Situated in the municipality of Tulunan, Cotabato, Barangay Bituan is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 914 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Levina Niñora Fajanilag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bituan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bituan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bituan is one of the administrative divisions of Tulunan in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bituan had a population of 914. This made it the 24th largest of 29 barangays in Tulunan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bituan accounted for approximately 1.48% of the total population of Tulunan, which stood at 61,901 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 879 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 914 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bituan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tulunan is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bituan, 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 Bituan ranks 505th 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 Tulunan 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 Bituan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
748
—
—
2020 CPH
879
+131
+17.5%
2024 POPCEN
914
+35
+4.0%
2015–2020: +17.5% total (+3.28%/yr).2020–2024: +4.0% total (+0.98%/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 Tulunan
24thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Tulunan by population.
Share of Tulunan
1.5%
of the municipality's total 61,901 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
505thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tulunan (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 Bituan
Where is Barangay Bituan located?▾
Barangay Bituan is a barangay in the municipality of Tulunan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bituan hall?▾
Barangay Bituan is located in Tulunan, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bituan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bituan is Levina Niñora Fajanilag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bituan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bituan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tulunan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bituan part of?▾
Barangay Bituan is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Tulunan, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bituan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bituan 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 Tulunan?▾
Tulunan 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 Bituan.
Has the population of Barangay Bituan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bituan went from 879 residents to 914 — a change of +4.0% 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 Bituan in?▾
Barangay Bituan is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 29 barangays administered by Tulunan.
How many barangays are in Tulunan?▾
Tulunan has 29 barangays, including Barangay Bituan. You can browse the full list on our Tulunan page.
How many residents does Barangay Bituan have?▾
Barangay Bituan had a population of 914 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bituan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tulunan is 9403. 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 Bituan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bituan 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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