Located in Midsayap, Cotabato, Barangay Bitoka is one of 57 barangays in the municipality of Midsayap. It had a population of 1,014 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edna Talha Capio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bitoka · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bitoka
Barangay Bitoka forms part of Midsayap, a municipality in Cotabato, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bitoka had a population of 1,014. This made it the 56th largest of 57 barangays in Midsayap by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bitoka accounted for approximately 0.88% of the total population of Midsayap, which stood at 115,735 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Bitoka changed from 799 to 1,014, a shift of +26.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Midsayap. Barangay Bitoka is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Midsayap is a municipality comprising 57 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bitoka, 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 Bitoka ranks 486th 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.
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.
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 Midsayap 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 Bitoka from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
755
—
—
2020 CPH
799
+44
+5.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,014
+215
+26.9%
2015–2020: +5.8% total (+1.14%/yr).2020–2024: +26.9% total (+6.14%/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 Midsayap
56thof 57
Among the smaller barangays of Midsayap by population.
Share of Midsayap
0.88%
of the municipality's total 115,735 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
486thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Midsayap (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 Bitoka
Where is Barangay Bitoka located?▾
Barangay Bitoka is a barangay in the municipality of Midsayap, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bitoka hall?▾
Barangay Bitoka is located in Midsayap, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bitoka?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bitoka is Edna Talha Capio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bitoka?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bitoka is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Midsayap LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bitoka part of?▾
Barangay Bitoka is one of 57 barangays in the municipality of Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bitoka urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bitoka 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 Midsayap?▾
Midsayap 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 Bitoka.
Has the population of Barangay Bitoka been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bitoka went from 799 residents to 1,014 — a change of +26.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bitoka in?▾
Barangay Bitoka is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 57 barangays administered by Midsayap.
How many barangays are in Midsayap?▾
Midsayap has 57 barangays, including Barangay Bitoka. You can browse the full list on our Midsayap page.
How many residents does Barangay Bitoka have?▾
Barangay Bitoka had a population of 1,014 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bitoka?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Midsayap is 9410. 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 Bitoka, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bitoka 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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