Soccsksargen facts for kids
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SOCCSKSARGEN
Region XII
Central Mindanao (formerly) |
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     Left to right, top to bottom: Tuka Beach in Kiamba, Sarangani; shoreline of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat; Asik-Asik Falls in Alamada, North Cotabato; aerial view of General Santos; and Koronadal, South Cotabato
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| Country | Philippines |
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Regional center | Koronadal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22,513.30 km2 (8,692.43 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 4,545,276 |
| • Density | 201.89293/km2 (522.90028/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-12 |
| Provinces |
4
Cotabato
Sarangani South Cotabato Sultan Kudarat |
| Cities |
4
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| Municipalities | 45 |
| Barangays | 1,195 |
Soccsksargen is an administrative region of the Philippines. It is also known as Region XII. The regional center is Koronadal.
There are four provinces and 1 city. They are South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos.
Mindanao River is in the region. It empties into the Illana Bay of the larger Moro Gulf.
Images for kids
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Map of Region XII
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2 storey bridge connecting KCC mall of Gensan and Veranza mall
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Maguindanaon Kulintang exhibited in Old Cotabato City Hall Museum
See also
In Spanish: Mindanao Central para niños
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