Barangay Cawilihan is a local government unit in Aleosan, Cotabato, in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,390 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Eduardo Montalvo Rendon JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cawilihan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cawilihan
Barangay Cawilihan is a small barangay in the municipality of Aleosan, located in the province of Cotabato, in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cawilihan had a population of 1,390. This made it the 15th largest of 19 barangays in Aleosan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cawilihan accounted for approximately 3.66% of the total population of Aleosan, which stood at 38,023 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Cawilihan changed from 1,362 to 1,390, a shift of +2.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Aleosan. Barangay Cawilihan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aleosan is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cawilihan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cotabato, which contains 543 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cawilihan ranks 411th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cotabato is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Cawilihan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Aleosan or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Cawilihan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,292
—
—
2020 CPH
1,362
+70
+5.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,390
+28
+2.1%
2015–2020: +5.4% total (+1.06%/yr).2020–2024: +2.1% total (+0.51%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Aleosan
15thof 19
Among the lower half of Aleosan by population.
Share of Aleosan
3.7%
of the municipality's total 38,023 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
411thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 24.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aleosan (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cawilihan
Where is Barangay Cawilihan located?▾
Barangay Cawilihan is a barangay in the municipality of Aleosan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cawilihan hall?▾
Barangay Cawilihan is located in Aleosan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cawilihan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cawilihan is Eduardo Montalvo Rendon JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cawilihan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cawilihan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Aleosan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cawilihan part of?▾
Barangay Cawilihan is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Aleosan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cawilihan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cawilihan is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Aleosan?▾
Aleosan is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Cawilihan.
Has the population of Barangay Cawilihan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cawilihan went from 1,362 residents to 1,390 — a change of +2.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cawilihan in?▾
Barangay Cawilihan is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Aleosan.
How many barangays are in Aleosan?▾
Aleosan has 19 barangays, including Barangay Cawilihan. You can browse the full list on our Aleosan page.
How many residents does Barangay Cawilihan have?▾
Barangay Cawilihan had a population of 1,390 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cawilihan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aleosan is 9415. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Cawilihan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cawilihan was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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