Situated in the municipality of El Nido, Palawan, Barangay Bagong Bayan is one of the administrative divisions of MIMAROPA Region. It had a population of 1,498 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Bagong Bayan is a small barangay in the municipality of El Nido, located in the province of Palawan, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagong Bayan had a population of 1,498. This made it the 16th largest of 18 barangays in El Nido by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagong Bayan accounted for approximately 2.92% of the total population of El Nido, which stood at 51,367 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bagong Bayan moved from 1,362 residents to 1,498, an intercensal change of +10.0%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bagong Bayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
El Nido is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagong Bayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagong Bayan ranks 256th by 2024 POPCEN population. Palawan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bagong Bayan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 El Nido 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 Bagong Bayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,207
—
—
2020 CPH
1,362
+155
+12.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,498
+136
+10.0%
2015–2020: +12.8% total (+2.45%/yr).2020–2024: +10.0% total (+2.41%/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 El Nido
16thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of El Nido by population.
Share of El Nido
2.9%
of the municipality's total 51,367 residents.
Rank in Palawan
256thof 433
Province-wide percentile: 41.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
El Nido (municipality) class
1st
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bagong Bayan in El Nido during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bagong Bayan
Where is Barangay Bagong Bayan located?▾
Barangay Bagong Bayan is a barangay in the municipality of El Nido, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagong Bayan hall?▾
Barangay Bagong Bayan is located in El Nido, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagong Bayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagong Bayan is Ronilo Galanggalang Delos Santos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagong Bayan?▾
You can contact Barangay Bagong Bayan via phone at 1234567.
What municipality is Barangay Bagong Bayan part of?▾
Barangay Bagong Bayan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagong Bayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagong Bayan 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 El Nido?▾
El Nido is classified as a 1st 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 Bagong Bayan.
Has the population of Barangay Bagong Bayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagong Bayan went from 1,362 residents to 1,498 — a change of +10.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bagong Bayan in?▾
Barangay Bagong Bayan is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Palawan, and is one of 18 barangays administered by El Nido.
How many barangays are in El Nido?▾
El Nido has 18 barangays, including Barangay Bagong Bayan. You can browse the full list on our El Nido page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagong Bayan have?▾
Barangay Bagong Bayan had a population of 1,498 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagong Bayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for El Nido is 5313. 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 Bagong Bayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagong Bayan 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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