Barangay Nueva Estrella is a barangay in Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Cagdianao. It had a population of 796 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Warlito Alvarez Pepoy JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Nueva Estrella · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Nueva Estrella
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Nueva Estrella is one of the administrative divisions of Cagdianao in Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Nueva Estrella had a population of 796. This made it the 11th largest of 14 barangays in Cagdianao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Nueva Estrella accounted for approximately 4.26% of the total population of Cagdianao, which stood at 18,679 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 Nueva Estrella changed from 844 to 796, a shift of -5.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Cagdianao. Barangay Nueva Estrella is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cagdianao is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Nueva Estrella, 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 Nueva Estrella ranks 65th 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.
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 Cagdianao 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 Nueva Estrella from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
668
—
—
2020 CPH
844
+176
+26.3%
2024 POPCEN
796
-48
-5.7%
2015–2020: +26.3% total (+4.79%/yr).2020–2024: -5.7% total (-1.45%/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 Cagdianao
11thof 14
Among the lower half of Cagdianao by population.
Share of Cagdianao
4.3%
of the municipality's total 18,679 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
65thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cagdianao (municipality) class
3rd
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 Nueva Estrella
Where is Barangay Nueva Estrella located?▾
Barangay Nueva Estrella is a barangay in the municipality of Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Nueva Estrella hall?▾
Barangay Nueva Estrella is located in Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Nueva Estrella?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Nueva Estrella is Warlito Alvarez Pepoy JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Nueva Estrella?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Nueva Estrella is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cagdianao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Nueva Estrella part of?▾
Barangay Nueva Estrella is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay Nueva Estrella urban or rural?▾
Barangay Nueva Estrella 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 Cagdianao?▾
Cagdianao is classified as a 3rd 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 Nueva Estrella.
Has the population of Barangay Nueva Estrella been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Nueva Estrella went from 844 residents to 796 — a change of -5.7% 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 Nueva Estrella in?▾
Barangay Nueva Estrella 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 14 barangays administered by Cagdianao.
How many barangays are in Cagdianao?▾
Cagdianao has 14 barangays, including Barangay Nueva Estrella. You can browse the full list on our Cagdianao page.
How many residents does Barangay Nueva Estrella have?▾
Barangay Nueva Estrella had a population of 796 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Nueva Estrella?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cagdianao is 8411. 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 Nueva Estrella, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Nueva Estrella was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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