Koronadal , officially the City of Koronadal and popularly known as Marbel, is a 3rd class component city in the Philippines.It is the capital of the province of South Cotabato and regional center of Soccsksargen.
The City is approximately 56 kms. from General Santos City and 136 kms. from Cotabato City. Koronadal is accessible by means of land transport from both urban locations.Koronadal also have different tourist spots.
The word Koronadal is believed to have been derived from two B'laan words- koron or kolonmeaning cogon grass and nadal or datal meaning plain which aptly described the place to the natives. On the other hand, Marbel, which is another name for the poblacion, is a B'laan term "Marb-El" which means "murky waters" referring to a river, now called Marbel River.
Koronadal used to comprise the area extending from the banks of Buluan Lake to the north to Barangay Polonoling in the municipality of Tupi to the south from Quezon mountain range to the northeast to the municipality of T'Boli to the southeast.
Koronadal is a fast developing growth center composed of twenty seven (27) barangays including the four (4) zones in the poblacion. Being the capital town of South Cotabato, it is the center of the province in terms of political, cultural and socio-economic activities. Business firms and other establishments sprout in Koronadal which is also identified as the Provincial Agri-industrial Center of South Cotabato. Koronadal boasts of its favorable geographical location, rich human and natural resources, and potentials conducive for trade business and industry.
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