Barangay San Felipe

Barangay San Felipe forms part of Tantangan, a municipality in South Cotabato, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Felipe had a population of 5,263. This made it the 2nd largest of 13 barangays in Tantangan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Felipe accounted for approximately 11.51% of the total population of Tantangan, which stood at 45,744 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay San Felipe moving from 4,066 residents to 5,263 residents, an intercensal change of +29.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay San Felipe as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Tantangan is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Felipe, 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 San Felipe ranks 49th by 2020 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.

Barangay San Felipe 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.