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Arakan is a municipality in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, made up of 28 barangays with a 2020 census population of 51,584. It is registered under PSGC code 1204718000 and uses ZIP code 9417. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 1 places to stay, and 1 verified businesses in Arakan.
About Arakan
Arakan is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 28 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 51,584 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1204718000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 9417.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 1 accommodations, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and other places throughout Arakan.
azifind also lists 1 verified businesses based in Arakan, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Arakan.
Municipality
Classification
Cotabato
Province
SOCCSKSARGEN
Region
51,584
Population
28
Barangays
9417
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Arakan is located in Cotabato within the SOCCSKSARGEN of the Philippines. The municipality includes 28 barangays.
Arakan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Cotabato, including Alamada, Aleosan, Antipas, Banisilan.
Festivals and Events in Arakan
0 recorded festivals and events in Arakan.
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Where to Stay in Arakan
1 hotels, resorts, inns, and guesthouses are documented in Arakan. Compare accommodation types and price ranges to plan an overnight stay in Cotabato.
Barangays in Arakan
Arakan is divided into 28 barangays under PSGC code 1204718000.
Allab
1204718001
Anapolon
1204718002
Badiangon
1204718003
Binoongan
1204718004
Dallag
1204718005
Datu Ladayon
1204718006
Datu Matangkil
1204718007
Doroluman
1204718008
Gambodes
1204718009
Ganatan
1204718010
Greenfield
1204718011
Kabalantian
1204718012
Katipunan
1204718013
Kinawayan
1204718014
Kulaman Valley
1204718015
Lanao Kuran
1204718016
Libertad
1204718017
Makalangot
1204718018
Malibatuan
1204718019
Maria Caridad
1204718020
Meocan
1204718021
Naje
1204718022
Napalico
1204718023
Salasang
1204718024
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Travel Tips for Arakan
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Arakan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Where to Stay
1 accommodations are available, from hotels to guesthouses.
Arakan in the Philippine Administrative System
Arakan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1204718000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Arakan is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 28 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Arakan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Cotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN.
People Also Ask About Arakan
What is Arakan known for?
Arakan is a municipality in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 1 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Arakan located?
Arakan is located in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1204718000.
How many barangays does Arakan have?
Arakan has 28 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Arakan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Arakan has a recorded population of 51,584.
What is the ZIP code of Arakan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Arakan is 9417.
What cities or municipalities are near Arakan?
Nearby localities in Cotabato include Alamada, Aleosan, Antipas, Banisilan.
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Administrative and geographic data for Arakan follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →