Lake Venado, a refreshing respite on the trail to the summit of Mount Apo.

Photo Credit: Christina Durano   Source: bbc.com

Kidapawan is the lone city (along with seventeen (17) municipalities) that comprise the province of Cotabato in Soccsksargen. The city is politically subdivided into (40) barangays, and is a part of the 2nd Congressional District of Cotabato.