Barangay Sinapulan is a local government unit in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,598 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Columbio. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Million Lawian Lagaro(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sinapulan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Sinapulan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Sinapulan is one of the administrative divisions of Columbio in Sultan Kudarat, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sinapulan had a population of 1,598. This made it the 8th largest of 16 barangays in Columbio by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sinapulan accounted for approximately 4.79% of the total population of Columbio, which stood at 33,337 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,629 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,598 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.9%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Sinapulan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Columbio is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sinapulan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Sultan Kudarat, which contains 249 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sinapulan ranks 203rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Sultan Kudarat 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 Sinapulan 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 Columbio 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 Sinapulan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,576
—
—
2020 CPH
1,629
+53
+3.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,598
-31
-1.9%
2015–2020: +3.4% total (+0.66%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.48%/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 Columbio
8thof 16
Among the upper half of Columbio by population.
Share of Columbio
4.8%
of the municipality's total 33,337 residents.
Rank in Sultan Kudarat
203rdof 249
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Columbio (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 Sinapulan
Where is Barangay Sinapulan located?▾
Barangay Sinapulan is a barangay in the municipality of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sinapulan hall?▾
Barangay Sinapulan is located in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sinapulan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sinapulan is Million Lawian Lagaro (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sinapulan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sinapulan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Columbio LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sinapulan part of?▾
Barangay Sinapulan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sinapulan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sinapulan 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 Columbio?▾
Columbio 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 Sinapulan.
Has the population of Barangay Sinapulan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sinapulan went from 1,629 residents to 1,598 — a change of -1.9% 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 Sinapulan in?▾
Barangay Sinapulan is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Sultan Kudarat, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Columbio.
How many barangays are in Columbio?▾
Columbio has 16 barangays, including Barangay Sinapulan. You can browse the full list on our Columbio page.
How many residents does Barangay Sinapulan have?▾
Barangay Sinapulan had a population of 1,598 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sinapulan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Columbio is 9801. 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 Sinapulan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sinapulan 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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