Situated in the City of Kidapawan, Cotabato, Barangay Onica is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 1,514 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for City of Kidapawan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Virgillo Maquiran Dorado(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Onica · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Onica
Barangay Onica forms part of City of Kidapawan, a city in Cotabato, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Onica had a population of 1,514. This made it the 33rd largest of 40 barangays in City of Kidapawan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Onica accounted for approximately 0.94% of the total population of City of Kidapawan, which stood at 160,864 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 Onica changed from 1,573 to 1,514, a shift of -3.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in City of Kidapawan. Barangay Onica is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Kidapawan is a city comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Onica, 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 Onica ranks 391st 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 Onica 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 City of Kidapawan 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 Onica from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,630
—
—
2020 CPH
1,573
-57
-3.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,514
-59
-3.8%
2015–2020: -3.5% total (-0.71%/yr).2020–2024: -3.8% total (-0.95%/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 City of Kidapawan
33rdof 40
Among the smaller barangays of City of Kidapawan by population.
Share of City of Kidapawan
0.94%
of the city's total 160,864 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
391stof 543
Province-wide percentile: 28.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Kidapawan (city) class
3rd
Parent city 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 Onica
Where is Barangay Onica located?▾
Barangay Onica is a barangay in the City of Kidapawan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Onica hall?▾
Barangay Onica is located in City of Kidapawan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Onica?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Onica is Virgillo Maquiran Dorado (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Onica?▾
You can contact Barangay Onica via phone at 09302679610.
What city is Barangay Onica part of?▾
Barangay Onica is one of 40 barangays in the City of Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Onica urban or rural?▾
Barangay Onica 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 City of Kidapawan?▾
City of Kidapawan is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Onica.
Has the population of Barangay Onica been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Onica went from 1,573 residents to 1,514 — a change of -3.8% 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 Onica in?▾
Barangay Onica is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 40 barangays administered by City of Kidapawan.
How many barangays are in City of Kidapawan?▾
City of Kidapawan has 40 barangays, including Barangay Onica. You can browse the full list on our City of Kidapawan page.
How many residents does Barangay Onica have?▾
Barangay Onica had a population of 1,514 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Onica?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Kidapawan is 9400. 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 Onica, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Onica 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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