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Barangay Simbuhay · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Simbuhay
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Simbuhay is one of the administrative divisions of Kabacan in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Simbuhay had a population of 1,781. This made it the 19th largest of 24 barangays in Kabacan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Simbuhay accounted for approximately 2.28% of the total population of Kabacan, which stood at 77,945 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Simbuhay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kabacan is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Simbuhay, 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 Simbuhay ranks 338th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Simbuhay 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Simbuhay is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
Are you a resident or official of Barangay Simbuhay? Use the form below to share verified officials, the hall address, or a contact number. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publication.
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Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
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Per Bureau of Local Government Finance.
Kabacan (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 Simbuhay
Where is Barangay Simbuhay located?▾
Barangay Simbuhay is a barangay in the municipality of Kabacan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Simbuhay hall?▾
Barangay Simbuhay is located in Kabacan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Simbuhay?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Simbuhay is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Simbuhay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Simbuhay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Kabacan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Simbuhay part of?▾
Barangay Simbuhay is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Simbuhay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Simbuhay 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 Kabacan?▾
Kabacan 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 Simbuhay.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Simbuhay in?▾
Barangay Simbuhay is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Kabacan.
How many barangays are in Kabacan?▾
Kabacan has 24 barangays, including Barangay Simbuhay. You can browse the full list on our Kabacan page.
How many residents does Barangay Simbuhay have?▾
Barangay Simbuhay had a population of 1,781 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Simbuhay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kabacan is 9407. 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 Simbuhay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Simbuhay 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-26.
