Barangay Poblacion 1

Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Poblacion 1 is one of the administrative divisions of Midsayap in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion 1 had a population of 2,790. This made it the 17th largest of 57 barangays in Midsayap by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion 1 accounted for approximately 1.69% of the total population of Midsayap, which stood at 165,376 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion 1 moving from 3,312 residents to 2,790 residents, an intercensal change of -15.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion 1 as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Midsayap is a municipality comprising 57 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion 1, 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 1 ranks 153rd 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.

Barangay Poblacion 1 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.