Situated in the municipality of Banisilan, Cotabato, Barangay Wadya is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 3,022 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Banisilan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Efren Ollero Gundran(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Wadya · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Wadya
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Wadya is one of the administrative divisions of Banisilan in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Wadya had a population of 3,022. This made it the 5th largest of 20 barangays in Banisilan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Wadya accounted for approximately 6.29% of the total population of Banisilan, which stood at 48,013 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,828 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 3,022 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +6.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Wadya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Banisilan is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wadya, 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 Wadya ranks 173rd 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 Wadya 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 Banisilan 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 Wadya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,393
—
—
2020 CPH
2,828
+435
+18.2%
2024 POPCEN
3,022
+194
+6.9%
2015–2020: +18.2% total (+3.40%/yr).2020–2024: +6.9% total (+1.67%/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 Banisilan
5thof 20
Among the top quartile of Banisilan by population.
Share of Banisilan
6.3%
of the municipality's total 48,013 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
173rdof 543
Province-wide percentile: 68.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Banisilan (municipality) class
2nd
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 Wadya
Where is Barangay Wadya located?▾
Barangay Wadya is a barangay in the municipality of Banisilan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Wadya hall?▾
Barangay Wadya is located in Banisilan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Wadya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Wadya is Efren Ollero Gundran (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Wadya?▾
You can contact Barangay Wadya via phone at 09212911823.
What municipality is Barangay Wadya part of?▾
Barangay Wadya is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Banisilan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Wadya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Wadya 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 Banisilan?▾
Banisilan is classified as a 2nd 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 Wadya.
Has the population of Barangay Wadya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Wadya went from 2,828 residents to 3,022 — a change of +6.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Wadya in?▾
Barangay Wadya is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Banisilan.
How many barangays are in Banisilan?▾
Banisilan has 20 barangays, including Barangay Wadya. You can browse the full list on our Banisilan page.
How many residents does Barangay Wadya have?▾
Barangay Wadya had a population of 3,022 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Wadya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Banisilan is 9416. 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 Wadya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Wadya 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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