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Punong Barangay
Feliciano C. Cambel(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kabalantian · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Kabalantian
Barangay Kabalantian forms part of Arakan, a municipality in Cotabato, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kabalantian had a population of 3,328. This made it the 4th largest of 28 barangays in Arakan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kabalantian accounted for approximately 6.45% of the total population of Arakan, which stood at 51,584 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Kabalantian moved from 3,354 residents to 3,328, an intercensal change of -0.8%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Kabalantian is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Arakan is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kabalantian, 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 Kabalantian ranks 145th 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.
Barangay Kabalantian is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Arakan 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 Kabalantian from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,717
—
—
2020 CPH
3,354
-363
-9.8%
2024 POPCEN
3,328
-26
-0.8%
2015–2020: -9.8% total (-2.03%/yr).2020–2024: -0.8% total (-0.19%/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 Arakan
4thof 28
Among the top quartile of Arakan by population.
Share of Arakan
6.5%
of the municipality's total 51,584 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
145thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 73.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Arakan (municipality) class
1st
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 Kabalantian
Where is Barangay Kabalantian located?▾
Barangay Kabalantian is a barangay in the municipality of Arakan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kabalantian hall?▾
Barangay Kabalantian is located in Arakan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kabalantian?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kabalantian is Feliciano C. Cambel (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kabalantian?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kabalantian is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Arakan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kabalantian part of?▾
Barangay Kabalantian is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Arakan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kabalantian urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kabalantian 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 Arakan?▾
Arakan is classified as a 1st 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 Kabalantian.
Has the population of Barangay Kabalantian been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kabalantian went from 3,354 residents to 3,328 — a change of -0.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Kabalantian in?▾
Barangay Kabalantian is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 28 barangays administered by Arakan.
How many barangays are in Arakan?▾
Arakan has 28 barangays, including Barangay Kabalantian. You can browse the full list on our Arakan page.
How many residents does Barangay Kabalantian have?▾
Barangay Kabalantian had a population of 3,328 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kabalantian?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Arakan is 9417. 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 Kabalantian, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kabalantian was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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