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Singles in Cotabato

Members from Cotabato and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Cotabato at a glance

  • Cotabato is home to about 380,000 people, among the 50 largest places in the Philippines.
  • It lies in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
  • It's about 896 km to Quezon City, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Dinaig (7 km), Parang (17 km) and Budta (21 km).

A first date in Cotabato

A weekday evening works well in Cotabato: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Cotabato

Who can I meet near Cotabato?

Within 50 km of Cotabato there are 18 towns and cities — Budta, Malingao and Dinaig among them — with more than 3 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Cotabato?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Cotabato and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Cotabato real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Cotabato?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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