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Philippines · Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Budta: how to get there and around

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Budta is a city of 1.3 million people in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), 4 m (13 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population1.3 million
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates7.204, 124.44
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Daylight in Budta runs from about 11 h 45 min a day in late December to 12 h 35 min in late June (computed for 7.2° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Budta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Budta?

Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre.

How big is Budta?

About 1.3 million people live in Budta (GeoNames).

What time zone is Budta in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Budta?

The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Budta?

Davao (130 km), Malingao (6 km), Zamboanga (263 km), Cebu City (351 km), Cagayan de Oro (144 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.