Situated in the municipality of Pikit, Cotabato, Barangay Balungis is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 3,891 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 Pikit. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balungis · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balungis
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Balungis is one of the administrative divisions of Pikit in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balungis had a population of 3,891. This made it the 18th largest of 42 barangays in Pikit by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balungis accounted for approximately 5.79% of the total population of Pikit, which stood at 67,220 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Balungis 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 Balungis, 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 Balungis ranks 102nd 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Balungis 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.
Are you a resident or official of Barangay Balungis? Use the form below to share verified officials, the hall address, or a contact number. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publication.
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Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
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Per Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Balungis in Pikit 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 Balungis
Where is Barangay Balungis located?▾
Barangay Balungis is a barangay in the municipality of Pikit, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balungis hall?▾
Barangay Balungis 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 Balungis?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Balungis 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 Balungis?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balungis is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pikit LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balungis part of?▾
Barangay Balungis is one of 42 barangays in the municipality of Pikit, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balungis urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balungis 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 Balungis.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Balungis in?▾
Barangay Balungis 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 Balungis. You can browse the full list on our Pikit page.
How many residents does Barangay Balungis have?▾
Barangay Balungis had a population of 3,891 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balungis?▾
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 Balungis, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balungis 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
