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Philippines · Soccsksargen

Malingao: how to get there and around

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Malingao is a city of 1.1 million people in Philippines (Soccsksargen), 5 m (16 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population1.1 million
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates7.161, 124.475
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Daylight in Malingao runs from about 11 h 45 min a day in late December to 12 h 35 min in late June (computed for 7.16° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Malingao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 29 km (18 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 Malingao?

Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre.

How big is Malingao?

About 1.1 million people live in Malingao (GeoNames).

What time zone is Malingao in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Malingao?

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

Which cities are near Malingao?

Davao (126 km), Budta (6 km), Zamboanga (266 km), Cebu City (357 km), Cagayan de Oro (148 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.