Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.)

Situated in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.) is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.) had a population of 2,665. This made it the 5th largest of 23 barangays in Kibawe by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.) accounted for approximately 6.36% of the total population of Kibawe, which stood at 41,897 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 3,176 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 2,665 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -16.1%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Kibawe is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bukidnon, which contains 464 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay West Kibawe (Pob.) ranks 187th by 2020 population. Bukidnon 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 West Kibawe (Pob.) 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.