Maguindanao, Philippines

High score (8-10) · Your profile

Maguindanao is Mindanao's largest province by land area and the heart of the Bangsamoro autonomous region. Cotabato City — the regional capital, technically its own chartered city — has real commercial life and the Maguindanaon community has its own distinct culture. For foreign men with legitimate reasons to be here, the hospitality is real.

Mid score (6-8)

Maguindanao requires careful research before visiting. The province has a complex security history and multiple government travel advisories have been issued over the years. The situation in specific areas varies considerably.

Lower score (below 6)

Maguindanao is not a social travel destination for foreign men. The province has been the site of significant political violence, including the 2009 Ampatuan Massacre, and security conditions require professional assessment. Foreign men visiting without specific work or community reasons are taking on risk that no social reward justifies.

What's the median income in Maguindanao, Philippines?

$4k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in Maguindanao, Philippines?

Women marry at 24

How common is a college degree in Maguindanao, Philippines?

27% men have degree

What's the average male height in Maguindanao, Philippines?

165 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in Maguindanao, Philippines?

Local women avg 23.2