Situated in the municipality of Magpet, Cotabato, Barangay Gubatan is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 2,112 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Patricio Sarayan Lumancas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gubatan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gubatan
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Gubatan is one of the administrative divisions of Magpet in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gubatan had a population of 2,112. This made it the 7th largest of 32 barangays in Magpet by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gubatan accounted for approximately 3.82% of the total population of Magpet, which stood at 55,255 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,091 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,112 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.0%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Gubatan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magpet is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gubatan, 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 Gubatan ranks 277th 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 Gubatan 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 Magpet 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 Gubatan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,799
—
—
2020 CPH
2,091
+292
+16.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,112
+21
+1.0%
2015–2020: +16.2% total (+3.05%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.25%/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 Magpet
7thof 32
Among the top quartile of Magpet by population.
Share of Magpet
3.8%
of the municipality's total 55,255 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
277thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Magpet (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 Gubatan
Where is Barangay Gubatan located?▾
Barangay Gubatan is a barangay in the municipality of Magpet, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gubatan hall?▾
Barangay Gubatan is located in Magpet, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gubatan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gubatan is Patricio Sarayan Lumancas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gubatan?▾
You can contact Barangay Gubatan via phone at 09387339767.
What municipality is Barangay Gubatan part of?▾
Barangay Gubatan is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Magpet, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gubatan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gubatan 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 Magpet?▾
Magpet 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 Gubatan.
Has the population of Barangay Gubatan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gubatan went from 2,091 residents to 2,112 — a change of +1.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gubatan in?▾
Barangay Gubatan is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 32 barangays administered by Magpet.
How many barangays are in Magpet?▾
Magpet has 32 barangays, including Barangay Gubatan. You can browse the full list on our Magpet page.
How many residents does Barangay Gubatan have?▾
Barangay Gubatan had a population of 2,112 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gubatan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magpet is 9404. 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 Gubatan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gubatan was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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