SOCCSKSARGEN

Barangays in South Cotabato Province

South Cotabato is a province in SOCCSKSARGEN with 12 cities and municipalities and 225 barangays.

Population & Statistics

2024 POPCEN

Total Population (2024): 1,010,009

Income classification: 1st

Barangay Insights for South Cotabato

The most populous barangay in South Cotabato is Brgy. Calumpang with 90,480 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. Albagan (760). Of the 225 barangays with a classification on record, 41% are urban and 59% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 100% of the 225 barangays here.

Barangays: 225
Avg. population: 7,695
Median population: 4,007
Officials documented: 100%
Urban: 41%

Most populous

Brgy. Calumpang

90,480 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. Albagan

760 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Luhib

+48.7%

Aggregated from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology.

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Most Populous Barangays in South Cotabato

The largest barangays in South Cotabato by population, from the latest Philippine Statistics Authority census.

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1.Brgy. Calumpang— 90,480
2.Brgy. Labangal— 81,223
3.Brgy. Fatima— 78,478
4.Brgy. San Isidro— 66,971
5.Brgy. Lagao— 56,403
6.Brgy. Apopong— 54,096
7.Brgy. Poblacion— 51,082
8.Brgy. Mabuhay— 38,750
9.Brgy. Tambler— 33,678
10.Brgy. Bula— 31,356

Cities & Municipalities in South Cotabato

Banga

Municipality

22 barangays

City of General Santos

27 barangays · Capital

Frequently Asked Questions about South Cotabato

How many barangays are in South Cotabato?▾

South Cotabato has 225 barangays across 12 cities and municipalities in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in South Cotabato?▾

The most populous barangay in South Cotabato is Brgy. Calumpang with 90,480 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of South Cotabato?▾

South Cotabato had a population of 1,010,009 according to 2024 POPCEN.

What is the income classification of South Cotabato?▾

South Cotabato is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, based on its average annual regular income.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for South Cotabato was last updated on 2026-07-01. Barangay counts, population figures, and classifications can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.