Located in Pigkawayan, Cotabato, Barangay Buricain is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Pigkawayan. It had a population of 1,569 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Pigkawayan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buricain · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Buricain
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Buricain is one of the administrative divisions of Pigkawayan in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buricain had a population of 1,569. This made it the 22nd largest of 40 barangays in Pigkawayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buricain accounted for approximately 2.93% of the total population of Pigkawayan, which stood at 53,593 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Buricain is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pigkawayan is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buricain, 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 Buricain ranks 378th 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.
Barangay Buricain 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.
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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Buricain is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
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Per Bureau of Local Government Finance.
Pigkawayan (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Buricain in Pigkawayan during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Buricain
Where is Barangay Buricain located?▾
Barangay Buricain is a barangay in the municipality of Pigkawayan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buricain hall?▾
Barangay Buricain is located in Pigkawayan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buricain?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Buricain is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buricain?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buricain is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pigkawayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buricain part of?▾
Barangay Buricain is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Pigkawayan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buricain urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buricain 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 Pigkawayan?▾
Pigkawayan 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 Buricain.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buricain in?▾
Barangay Buricain is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Pigkawayan.
How many barangays are in Pigkawayan?▾
Pigkawayan has 40 barangays, including Barangay Buricain. You can browse the full list on our Pigkawayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Buricain have?▾
Barangay Buricain had a population of 1,569 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buricain?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pigkawayan is 9412. 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 Buricain, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buricain was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-26.
