Matalam is a municipality in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, made up of 34 barangays with a 2020 census population of 81,610. It is registered under PSGC code 1204708000 and uses ZIP code 9406. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Matalam.
About Matalam
Matalam 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 34 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 81,610 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1204708000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 9406.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Matalam.
Location and Geography
Matalam is located in Cotabato within the SOCCSKSARGEN of the Philippines. The municipality includes 34 barangays.
Matalam sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Cotabato, including Alamada, Aleosan, Antipas, Arakan.
Festivals and Events in Matalam
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Barangays in Matalam
Matalam is divided into 34 barangays under PSGC code 1204708000.
Travel Tips for Matalam
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 Matalam.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Matalam in the Philippine Administrative System
Matalam is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1204708000. 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), Matalam 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 34 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Matalam is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Cotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN.
People Also Ask About Matalam
What is Matalam known for?
Matalam is a municipality in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Matalam located?
Matalam is located in Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1204708000.
How many barangays does Matalam have?
Matalam has 34 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Matalam?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Matalam has a recorded population of 81,610.
What is the ZIP code of Matalam?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Matalam is 9406.
What cities or municipalities are near Matalam?
Nearby localities in Cotabato include Alamada, Aleosan, Antipas, Arakan.
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Administrative and geographic data for Matalam 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 →