Mangudadatu

Pagalungan is known for its wide rice fields and its location near the Mindanao River, one of the major river systems in Mindanao. It once served as the capital of the former undivided Cotabato province from 1966 to 1973, giving the town an important place in regional history. Rivers, floodplains, and agricultural land dominate the surrounding landscape.

South Upi is known for the culture of the Teduray people, one of the Indigenous communities with deep roots in the area. The municipality is characterized by forests, rivers, waterfalls, and mountain landscapes that offer strong potential for nature and cultural tourism. A 2025 Bangsamoro Parliament bill proposed renaming the municipality Teduray to further recognize its indigenous identity, but the proposed name change still requires the legal process for approval.

Paglat is a quiet agricultural municipality known for rice farming and the traditional communities that live across its rural landscape. The town has a predominantly lowland setting with rivers and fertile fields supporting local livelihoods. Its peaceful countryside offers a glimpse of everyday life away from larger urban centers.

Datu Unsay is an interior agricultural municipality known for its peaceful farming communities, rich crop fields, and local trade routes. Its rolling terrain features fertile agricultural valleys surrounded by green hills. The town maintains a calm rural setting focused on traditional farming.

Datu Anggal Midtimbang is an interior agricultural town known for its peaceful farming villages, rich crop fields, and local market trade. It features lush green fields supported by river irrigation and quiet rural neighborhoods. Its flat lowland terrain provides a calm, community-centered environment.