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Punong Barangay
Bernard Mansalinta Mangod(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Palacat · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Palacat
Barangay Palacat 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 Palacat had a population of 942. This made it the 19th largest of 19 barangays in Aleosan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Palacat accounted for approximately 2.48% of the total population of Aleosan, which stood at 38,023 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 990 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 942 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -4.8%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Palacat 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 Palacat, 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 Palacat ranks 500th 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Palacat from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,101
—
—
2020 CPH
990
-111
-10.1%
2024 POPCEN
942
-48
-4.8%
2015–2020: -10.1% total (-2.10%/yr).2020–2024: -4.8% total (-1.23%/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
19thof 19
Among the smaller barangays of Aleosan by population.
Share of Aleosan
2.5%
of the municipality's total 38,023 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
500thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 8.
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 Palacat
Where is Barangay Palacat located?▾
Barangay Palacat is a barangay in the municipality of Aleosan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Palacat hall?▾
Barangay Palacat 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 Palacat?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Palacat is Bernard Mansalinta Mangod (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Palacat?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Palacat 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 Palacat part of?▾
Barangay Palacat is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Aleosan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Palacat urban or rural?▾
Barangay Palacat 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 Palacat.
Has the population of Barangay Palacat been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Palacat went from 990 residents to 942 — a change of -4.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Palacat in?▾
Barangay Palacat 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 Palacat. You can browse the full list on our Aleosan page.
How many residents does Barangay Palacat have?▾
Barangay Palacat had a population of 942 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Palacat?▾
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 Palacat, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Palacat 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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