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Punong Barangay
Salaban Utos Butuan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balatican · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balatican
Situated in Pikit, Cotabato, Barangay Balatican is one of 42 barangays that make up the municipality within SOCCSKSARGEN.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balatican had a population of 1,827. This made it the 39th largest of 42 barangays in Pikit by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balatican accounted for approximately 2.72% of the total population of Pikit, which stood at 67,220 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Balatican moved from 2,512 residents to 1,827, an intercensal change of -27.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Balatican is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pikit is a municipality comprising 42 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balatican, 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 Balatican ranks 327th 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 Pikit 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 Balatican from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,438
—
—
2020 CPH
2,512
+74
+3.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,827
-685
-27.3%
2015–2020: +3.0% total (+0.60%/yr).2020–2024: -27.3% total (-7.65%/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 Pikit
39thof 42
Among the smaller barangays of Pikit by population.
Share of Pikit
2.7%
of the municipality's total 67,220 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
327thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pikit (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 Balatican
Where is Barangay Balatican located?▾
Barangay Balatican is a barangay in the municipality of Pikit, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balatican hall?▾
Barangay Balatican is located in Pikit, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balatican?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balatican is Salaban Utos Butuan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balatican?▾
You can contact Barangay Balatican via phone at 09679116384.
What municipality is Barangay Balatican part of?▾
Barangay Balatican is one of 42 barangays in the municipality of Pikit, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balatican urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balatican 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 Pikit?▾
Pikit 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 Balatican.
Has the population of Barangay Balatican been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balatican went from 2,512 residents to 1,827 — a change of -27.3% 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 Balatican in?▾
Barangay Balatican is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 42 barangays administered by Pikit.
How many barangays are in Pikit?▾
Pikit has 42 barangays, including Barangay Balatican. You can browse the full list on our Pikit page.
How many residents does Barangay Balatican have?▾
Barangay Balatican had a population of 1,827 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balatican?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pikit is 9409. 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 Balatican, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balatican 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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