Having turned into the paradox of the words that had inspired its name coined from the Maguindanao words ''koron'' or ''kolon'' meaning ''cogon grass,'' and ''nadal'' meaning plain, Koronadal is no longer simply sprawling plains of grass, but a booming city in the heart of Mindanao.
Also popularly called Marbel, a B’laan term which means murky, Koronadal City is situated in the North Western part of South Cotabato. With its 27 barangays and current population of just over 120,000, the business that abound in Koronadal are proud testimonies to the advancement of the city. Among them are several telecommunications companies, mail carriers, freight and handling services firms, a variety of Internet café’s and broadcast and media entities.
Many more establishments dot Koronadal, contributing to the wellrounded growth and progress of the city. There are schools and universities, sports and recreation facilities, health services, and complete mix of other businesses. Agriculture remains a rich source of commerce and trade for its people.
Koronadal is also a city that has become a melting pot of different Filipino groups. The predominant are the Ilonggos, intermingling with Cebuanos, Ilocanos, Badjaos, Tagalogs, natives, even Muslims.
And the city has their mayor to thank for helping in the city’s growth and development. In all his years of service, Mayor Fernando Quiarao Miguel, had one core objective in mind: transform Koreradal into a city, and make it the proud center of business and recreation in the region.
Korondal also abounds with tourist attractions. These include the El Gawel Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary, located within a dense forest reservation protected by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Siok Waterfalls, where water cascades from a height of 70 feet, creating a series of pools for bathing.
Koronadal also has untapped and unexplored wonders such as the Cadidang Cave, nestled in the mountain range of Roxas, and the Acub Spring, which provides water for inland fishing. The Mambucal Spring, on the other hand, provides sulfuric water comfortable for hot bathing.
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