Situated in the municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato, Barangay Pula-bato is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 2,012 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Neil Ryan Tabaco Escobillo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pula-bato · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Pula-bato
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Pula-bato is one of the administrative divisions of Tampakan in South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pula-bato had a population of 2,012. This made it the 11th largest of 14 barangays in Tampakan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pula-bato accounted for approximately 4.76% of the total population of Tampakan, which stood at 42,304 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 Pula-bato changed from 1,930 to 2,012, a shift of +4.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Tampakan. Barangay Pula-bato is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tampakan is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pula-bato, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of South Cotabato, which contains 225 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pula-bato ranks 201st by 2024 POPCEN population. South 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 Tampakan 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 Pula-bato from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,838
—
—
2020 CPH
1,930
+92
+5.0%
2024 POPCEN
2,012
+82
+4.2%
2015–2020: +5.0% total (+0.98%/yr).2020–2024: +4.2% total (+1.05%/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 Tampakan
11thof 14
Among the lower half of Tampakan by population.
Share of Tampakan
4.8%
of the municipality's total 42,304 residents.
Rank in South Cotabato
201stof 225
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tampakan (municipality) class
2nd
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 Pula-bato
Where is Barangay Pula-bato located?▾
Barangay Pula-bato is a barangay in the municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pula-bato hall?▾
Barangay Pula-bato is located in Tampakan, South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pula-bato?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pula-bato is Neil Ryan Tabaco Escobillo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pula-bato?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pula-bato is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tampakan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pula-bato part of?▾
Barangay Pula-bato is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pula-bato urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pula-bato 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 Tampakan?▾
Tampakan is classified as a 2nd 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 Pula-bato.
Has the population of Barangay Pula-bato been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pula-bato went from 1,930 residents to 2,012 — a change of +4.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pula-bato in?▾
Barangay Pula-bato is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of South Cotabato, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Tampakan.
How many barangays are in Tampakan?▾
Tampakan has 14 barangays, including Barangay Pula-bato. You can browse the full list on our Tampakan page.
How many residents does Barangay Pula-bato have?▾
Barangay Pula-bato had a population of 2,012 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pula-bato?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tampakan is 9507. 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 Pula-bato, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pula-bato was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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