Barangay Macasendeg

Barangay Macasendeg forms part of Midsayap, 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 Macasendeg had a population of 5,890. This made it the 3rd largest of 57 barangays in Midsayap by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Macasendeg accounted for approximately 3.56% of the total population of Midsayap, which stood at 165,376 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 5,539 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 5,890 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +6.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Macasendeg 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 Macasendeg, 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 Macasendeg ranks 35th 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.