Situated in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Barangay New Nazareth is one of the administrative divisions of Caraga. It had a population of 940 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Situated in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Barangay New Nazareth is one of 27 barangays that make up the municipality within Caraga.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay New Nazareth had a population of 940. This made it the 13th largest of 27 barangays in Basilisa by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay New Nazareth accounted for approximately 3.45% of the total population of Basilisa, which stood at 27,238 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay New Nazareth changed from 1,200 to 940, a shift of -21.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Basilisa. Barangay New Nazareth is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Basilisa is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay New Nazareth, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Dinagat Islands, which contains 100 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay New Nazareth ranks 58th by 2024 POPCEN population. Dinagat Islands is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay New Nazareth 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.
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 Basilisa 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 New Nazareth from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,205
—
—
2020 CPH
1,200
-5
-0.4%
2024 POPCEN
940
-260
-21.7%
2015–2020: -0.4% total (-0.08%/yr).2020–2024: -21.7% total (-5.92%/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 Basilisa
13thof 27
Among the upper half of Basilisa by population.
Share of Basilisa
3.5%
of the municipality's total 27,238 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
58thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Basilisa (municipality) class
4th*
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 New Nazareth
Where is Barangay New Nazareth located?▾
Barangay New Nazareth is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay New Nazareth hall?▾
Barangay New Nazareth is located in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay New Nazareth?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay New Nazareth is Ridje Patajo Pabroa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay New Nazareth?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay New Nazareth is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Basilisa LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay New Nazareth part of?▾
Barangay New Nazareth is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay New Nazareth urban or rural?▾
Barangay New Nazareth 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 Basilisa?▾
Basilisa is classified as a 4th* 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 New Nazareth.
Has the population of Barangay New Nazareth been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay New Nazareth went from 1,200 residents to 940 — a change of -21.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay New Nazareth in?▾
Barangay New Nazareth is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Dinagat Islands, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Basilisa.
How many barangays are in Basilisa?▾
Basilisa has 27 barangays, including Barangay New Nazareth. You can browse the full list on our Basilisa page.
How many residents does Barangay New Nazareth have?▾
Barangay New Nazareth had a population of 940 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay New Nazareth 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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