Polomolok
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Travel to parts of the Philippines, including areas near Polomolok, is advised against due to heightened typhoon hazards.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Polomolok month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Polomolok are typically February, August and December, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 22°C), and May the wettest (about 262 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 | 21.9 | 182 | 9.2 |
| February | 29.5 | 21.7 | 110 | 10.1 |
| March | 30.3 | 22.1 | 165 | 10.4 |
| April | 30.8 | 22.7 | 192 | 10.4 |
| May | 29.6 | 22.9 | 262 | 9.4 |
| June | 28.5 | 22.4 | 251 | 9.1 |
| July | 28.2 | 22.2 | 221 | 9.1 |
| August | 28.5 | 22.1 | 193 | 9.7 |
| September | 28.8 | 22.2 | 199 | 9.4 |
| October | 29.0 | 22.3 | 235 | 9.0 |
| November | 29.3 | 22.3 | 214 | 9.3 |
| December | 29.1 | 22.2 | 169 | 9.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1940
In 1940, the Philippines Commonwealth government embarked on a very bold program of social amelioration.
- Documented history · 1948
In 1948, Perfecto Balili was designated as NLSA Administrator, with Rosendo Sarte acting as Officer-in-Charge.
- Documented history · 1954
In 1954, the National Land Settlement Administration (NLSA) was abolished as part of a government reorganization, and its records were transferred to the Board of Liquidators.
- Documented history · 1957
On August 21, 1957, the Municipality of Polomolok was created by virtue of a Presidential Executive Order No.
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01 · OverviewPolomolok, in brief
Polomolok is a municipality situated in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines, nestled at the base of Mount Matutum. In the 2024 census, the municipality recorded a population of 176,671 people, making it the most populated municipality in Mindanao and outside Luzon.
How does the present-day economy function?
The economy of Polomolok is heavily rooted in agriculture and industrial processing. As of 2019, the municipality stands as the second wealthiest in Mindanao, holding PHP 1.77 Billion worth of assets. By 2021, it earned recognition as the 2nd Most Competitive Municipality in Mindanao and ranked 9th nationwide.
Agricultural production encompasses several major crops and commodities:
- Pineapples: Dole Philippines Incorporated operates as the largest industrial firm in the area, engaging in the growing, processing, and exporting of fresh and canned pineapples. By 2004, pineapple plantations covered 15,507.872 hectares with an average production volume of 31.94 metric tons per hectare, generating approximately 6,000 jobs and positioning the enterprise as the municipality's biggest taxpayer.
- Corn: Serving as the second most grown crop, corn cultivation utilized 3,931 hectares (13.46% of total cultivated agricultural lands) in 2003. This production includes both traditional and hybrid seeds across major producer barangays such as Klinan 6, Glamang, Landan, Silway 8, and Upper Klinan.
- Rice: Utilized across 445 hectares reported in 2006, rice farming supports a staple food consumed by 99% of the total population through irrigated, lowland, and upland areas.
- Asparagus: Department of Agriculture records from 2006 show a total area of 1,435.52 hectares planted with asparagus, granting local farmer growers access to the export market.
- Other products: Additional economic contributors include livestock resources covering cattle, swine production, and meat packaging, alongside cut flowers, a cotton ginnery, and various vegetables and fruits.
Frequently Asked Questions about Polomolok
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01 · Q&AWhere is Polomolok located and what are its coordinates?
Polomolok is situated in Philippines at geographic coordinates 6.2217, 125.0640, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Polomolok?
Polomolok has a recorded population of approximately 63,987 and observes the Asia/Manila time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Polomolok?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Polomolok include Tagalog, EN-PH, FIL, CEB, ILO, HIL, WAR, PAM, BIK, BCL, PAG, MRW, TSG, MDH, CBK, KRJ, SGD, MSB, AKL, IBG, YKA, MTA, ABX, with PHP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Polomolok?
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