Barangay Poblacion 8

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Poblacion 8 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 8 had a population of 6,729. This made it the 1st largest of 57 barangays in Midsayap by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion 8 accounted for approximately 4.07% of the total population of Midsayap, which stood at 165,376 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Poblacion 8 changed from 5,893 to 6,729, a shift of +14.2% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Midsayap. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion 8 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 8, 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 8 ranks 26th 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 8 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.