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[[File:Ph locator cotabato kidapawan.png|right|thumb|Mapa ti [[Cotabato (provincia)|Cotabato]] a mangipakita iti lokasion ti Kidapawan City.]]
Ti '''Ciudad ti Kidapawan''' ket maysa a umuna [[klase (ili)|klase]] nga [[ciudad]] iti [[provincia]] ti [[Cotabato (provincia)|Cotabato]], [[Philippines]].
== Pakasaritaan ==
Kidapawan City was legally created by virtue of Republic Act. No. 8500, signed by then President [[Fidel V. Ramos]] on [[February 12]], [[1998]], making it the first component city of Cotabato Province. The people overwhelming ratified the said Act on [[March 21]], 1998 during a plebiscite conducted for the purpose.
Originally named a district of Pikit in 1942, In [[1942]] the Japanese Imperial forces entered in Kidapawan, In [[1945]] defenders of the Filipino soldiers and guerrillas taken in Kidapawan fought the battles attack by the Japanese Imperial forces beginning the [[World War II]], Kidapawan was later declared a separate municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 82 issued by then President [[Manuel Roxas]] on [[August 18]], [[1947]] – thereby becoming the fourth town of the then Empire Province of Cotabato, composed previously of the municipalities of Cotabato (now Cotabato City), Dulawan (later named Datu Piang) and Midsayap.
Created along with the city were the 12 original barangays, namely: Birada, Ginatilan, Indangan, Linangcob, Luvimin, Manongol, Marbel, Mateo, Meohao, Mua-an, Perez, and Sibawan. From the original land area of 273, 262 hectares, Kidapawan retained only 34,007.20 hectares when four municipalities were created from it namely: Magpet (June 22, 1963, R.A. 3721), Matalam (December 29, 1961, E.O. 461), M’lang ([[August 3]], [[1951]], E.O. 462) and President Roxas ([[May 8]], 1967, R.A. 4869).
Prior to its conversion to a municipality, five appointed District Mayors had served Kidapawan. The first was Datu Siawan Ingkal, tribal chieftain of the Manobos, who headed the Civilian Emergency Administration when World War II broke out. He was followed by Felimon Blanco, Ceferino Villanueva, Jacinto Paclibar, and Alfonso Angeles Sr., who became the first elected mayor of the municipality.
Kidapawan became the provincial capital of Cotabato Province pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 341 dated 22 November 1973, with the provincial seat of government located in Amas. Later, Batas Pambansa No. 660 dated 19 [[December]] [[1983]] renamed the Province of North Cotabato just plain Cotabato. By the time it became the province’s capital, Kidapawan had already 40 barangays under its geopolitical jurisdiction.
== Turismo ==
Kidapawan City is synonymous to Mt. Apo which towers at 10,311 feet above sea level with a total area of 14.6 square meters. The country’s tallest peak is an abode to the almost extinct Philippine Eagle. The majestic mountain is surrounded by moss-covered century-old-trees, captivating flora and fauna, sulfur craters, and massive boulders. Within the Mt. Apo Natural Park is the Mandarangan Geological Site which is being promoted as a major educational tourism site. Lake Venado which is hidden among the mountain ranges stands at an elevation of 7,200 feet above sea level. Its crystal waters mirror the twin peaks of Mt. Apo. Lake Agko, on the other hand, is a steaming blue lake where hot and cold springs converge. It stands at an elevation of 4,200 feet above sea level. It is five kilometers from the jump-off point of mountain trekkers located at Barangay Ilomavis, Kidapawan City.
The Marbel Falls, which is a hidden twin falls of about 60 to 70 feet in height, is surrounded by hot springs. The Mawig Falls on the other hand, which is located in Barangay Balabag, is the source of the crystal-clear waters of Matingao River.
To celebrate the abundance of the exotic fruits grown in Kidapawan City, the city government spearheads the annual celebration of a Festival which falls annually in the month of August called ''Timpupo'' or the fruit festival. This festival first held in 2002 (the 2007 festival was the 6th occurrence of the festival<ref name="timp1">[http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2909&Itemid=50 Mindanews - Kidapawan prepares for Fruit Festival<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>) celebrates the fruit harvest, the city purchases large quantities of local fruit which is laid out on tables along the streets for visitors and residents.<ref>[http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/gen/2006/10/23/feat/timpupo.festival.paying.homage.to.the.exotic.fruits.html Sun.Star General Santos - Timpupo Festival: Paying homage to the exotic fruits<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2006, the festival was held in October due to problems with the harvest.<ref>[http://www.freshplaza.com/2006/23aug/2_ph_fruitfestival.htm Welcome to FreshPlaza<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The 2007 festival was held in the traditional month of August.<ref name="timp1" /> Dubbed “Timpupo” from the Manobo word “harvest”, the celebration signifies the people's thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest and richness of the exotic fruits that thrive in the area. The Timpupo Festival is the best venue to savor the sweet, rich, and healthful banquet of tropical fruits which usually falls during the harvest season -August to October - depending on the ripening of fruits. Activities featured during the annual event include the Fruit Galore, Fruit Float Parade, Fruit Arrangement and Street Dancing Competition.
The Foundation Anniversary of the City of Kidapawan (February 12) is celebrated with parades, beauty contests, and traditional non-lethal [[horse]] fights.
== Dagiti barangay ==
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