Barangay Mulok is a barangay in Pigkawayan, Cotabato, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Pigkawayan. It had a population of 409 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mohmina Payapay Marfil(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mulok · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Mulok
Barangay Mulok forms part of Pigkawayan, a municipality in Cotabato, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mulok had a population of 409. This made it the 40th largest of 40 barangays in Pigkawayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mulok accounted for approximately 0.76% of the total population of Pigkawayan, which stood at 53,593 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 Mulok changed from 456 to 409, a shift of -10.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Pigkawayan. Barangay Mulok 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 Mulok, 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 Mulok ranks 541st 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 Mulok 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.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Pigkawayan 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 Mulok from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
615
—
—
2020 CPH
456
-159
-25.9%
2024 POPCEN
409
-47
-10.3%
2015–2020: -25.9% total (-5.81%/yr).2020–2024: -10.3% total (-2.68%/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 Pigkawayan
40thof 40
Among the smaller barangays of Pigkawayan by population.
Share of Pigkawayan
0.76%
of the municipality's total 53,593 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
541stof 543
Province-wide percentile: 1.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mulok
Where is Barangay Mulok located?▾
Barangay Mulok is a barangay in the municipality of Pigkawayan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mulok hall?▾
Barangay Mulok 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 Mulok?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mulok is Mohmina Payapay Marfil (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mulok?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mulok 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 Mulok part of?▾
Barangay Mulok is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Pigkawayan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mulok urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mulok 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 Mulok.
Has the population of Barangay Mulok been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mulok went from 456 residents to 409 — a change of -10.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mulok in?▾
Barangay Mulok 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 Mulok. You can browse the full list on our Pigkawayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Mulok have?▾
Barangay Mulok had a population of 409 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mulok?▾
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 Mulok, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mulok 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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