Barangay Malasila

Barangay Malasila forms part of Makilala, a municipality in Cotabato, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malasila had a population of 6,845. This made it the 3rd largest of 38 barangays in Makilala by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malasila accounted for approximately 7.78% of the total population of Makilala, which stood at 87,927 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Malasila moving from 6,986 residents to 6,845 residents, an intercensal change of -2.0%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Malasila as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Makilala is a municipality comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malasila, 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 Malasila ranks 24th by 2020 population. Cotabato is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.