Barangay Cotmon is a barangay in Bato, Camarines Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bato. It had a population of 311 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marlon Cerdon Argarin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cotmon · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Cotmon
Barangay Cotmon is a very small barangay in the municipality of Bato, located in the province of Camarines Sur, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cotmon had a population of 311. This made it the 28th largest of 33 barangays in Bato by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cotmon accounted for approximately 0.60% of the total population of Bato, which stood at 52,021 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cotmon moved from 336 residents to 311, an intercensal change of -7.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Cotmon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bato is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cotmon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Sur, which contains 1,063 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cotmon ranks 1038th by 2024 POPCEN population. Camarines Sur 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 Cotmon 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 Bato 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 Cotmon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
347
—
—
2020 CPH
336
-11
-3.2%
2024 POPCEN
311
-25
-7.4%
2015–2020: -3.2% total (-0.64%/yr).2020–2024: -7.4% total (-1.91%/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 Bato
28thof 33
Among the smaller barangays of Bato by population.
Share of Bato
0.60%
of the municipality's total 52,021 residents.
Rank in Camarines Sur
1038thof 1,063
Province-wide percentile: 2.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Bato (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 Cotmon
Where is Barangay Cotmon located?▾
Barangay Cotmon is a barangay in the municipality of Bato, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cotmon hall?▾
Barangay Cotmon is located in Bato, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cotmon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cotmon is Marlon Cerdon Argarin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cotmon?▾
You can contact Barangay Cotmon via phone at 0948711663.
What municipality is Barangay Cotmon part of?▾
Barangay Cotmon is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Bato, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cotmon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cotmon 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 Bato?▾
Bato 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 Cotmon.
Has the population of Barangay Cotmon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cotmon went from 336 residents to 311 — a change of -7.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cotmon in?▾
Barangay Cotmon is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Sur, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Bato.
How many barangays are in Bato?▾
Bato has 33 barangays, including Barangay Cotmon. You can browse the full list on our Bato page.
How many residents does Barangay Cotmon have?▾
Barangay Cotmon had a population of 311 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cotmon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bato is 4435. 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 Cotmon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cotmon was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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