Situated in the municipality of Carmen, Cotabato, Barangay General Luna is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 2,236 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gil Ortiz Dondonayos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay General Luna · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay General Luna
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay General Luna is one of the administrative divisions of Carmen in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay General Luna had a population of 2,236. This made it the 22nd largest of 28 barangays in Carmen by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay General Luna accounted for approximately 2.80% of the total population of Carmen, which stood at 79,741 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 General Luna changed from 2,318 to 2,236, a shift of -3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Carmen. Barangay General Luna is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Carmen is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay General Luna, 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 General Luna ranks 254th 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 Carmen 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 General Luna from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,961
—
—
2020 CPH
2,318
+357
+18.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,236
-82
-3.5%
2015–2020: +18.2% total (+3.40%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.90%/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 Carmen
22ndof 28
Among the lower half of Carmen by population.
Share of Carmen
2.8%
of the municipality's total 79,741 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
254thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 53.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Carmen (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 General Luna
Where is Barangay General Luna located?▾
Barangay General Luna is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay General Luna hall?▾
Barangay General Luna is located in Carmen, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay General Luna?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay General Luna is Gil Ortiz Dondonayos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay General Luna?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay General Luna is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Carmen LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay General Luna part of?▾
Barangay General Luna is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Carmen, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay General Luna urban or rural?▾
Barangay General Luna 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 Carmen?▾
Carmen 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 General Luna.
Has the population of Barangay General Luna been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay General Luna went from 2,318 residents to 2,236 — a change of -3.5% 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 General Luna in?▾
Barangay General Luna 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 Carmen.
How many barangays are in Carmen?▾
Carmen has 28 barangays, including Barangay General Luna. You can browse the full list on our Carmen page.
How many residents does Barangay General Luna have?▾
Barangay General Luna had a population of 2,236 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay General Luna?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Carmen is 8603. 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 General Luna, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay General Luna 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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