Barangay Lower Baguer is a local government unit in Pigkawayan, Cotabato, in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,172 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 Lower Baguer · Data updated 2026-06-30
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Pigkawayan
32ndof 40
Among the smaller barangays of Pigkawayan by population.
Share of Pigkawayan
2.2%
of the municipality's total 53,593 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
452ndof 543
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
-
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.
About Barangay Lower Baguer
Barangay Lower Baguer forms part of Pigkawayan, 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 Lower Baguer had a population of 1,172. This made it the 32nd largest of 40 barangays in Pigkawayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lower Baguer accounted for approximately 2.19% of the total population of Pigkawayan, which stood at 53,593 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Lower Baguer 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 of 40 barangays, of which Barangay Lower Baguer is one. Within the wider province of Cotabato, which contains 543 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lower Baguer ranks 452nd 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.
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 Lower Baguer 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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These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Lower Baguer in Pigkawayan during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Lower Baguer
Where is Barangay Lower Baguer located?▾
Barangay Lower Baguer is a barangay in the municipality of Pigkawayan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lower Baguer hall?▾
Barangay Lower Baguer 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 Lower Baguer?▾
The current Punong Barangay of Barangay Lower Baguer is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist.
How can I contact Barangay Lower Baguer?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lower Baguer 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 Lower Baguer part of?▾
Barangay Lower Baguer is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Pigkawayan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lower Baguer urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lower Baguer 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 Lower Baguer.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Lower Baguer in?▾
Barangay Lower Baguer 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 Lower Baguer. You can browse the full list on our Pigkawayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Lower Baguer have?▾
Barangay Lower Baguer had a population of 1,172 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lower Baguer?▾
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 Lower Baguer, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lower Baguer was last updated on 2026-06-30. 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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