Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion is a large barangay in the municipality of Makilala, located in the province of Cotabato, in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 11,072. This made it the 1st largest of 38 barangays in Makilala by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 12.59% of the total population of Makilala, which stood at 87,927 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Poblacion changed from 10,645 to 11,072, a shift of +4.0% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Makilala. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion 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 Poblacion, 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 Poblacion ranks 7th 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.