Located in Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay Bagong Silang is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Gutalac. It had a population of 778 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Noel Sioko Gumba(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bagong Silang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bagong Silang
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bagong Silang is one of the administrative divisions of Gutalac in Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagong Silang had a population of 778. This made it the 25th largest of 33 barangays in Gutalac by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagong Silang accounted for approximately 2.07% of the total population of Gutalac, which stood at 37,512 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 Bagong Silang changed from 827 to 778, a shift of -5.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Gutalac. Barangay Bagong Silang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gutalac is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagong Silang, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagong Silang ranks 508th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte 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 Silang 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 Gutalac 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 Silang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
979
—
—
2020 CPH
827
-152
-15.5%
2024 POPCEN
778
-49
-5.9%
2015–2020: -15.5% total (-3.32%/yr).2020–2024: -5.9% total (-1.52%/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 Gutalac
25thof 33
Among the lower half of Gutalac by population.
Share of Gutalac
2.1%
of the municipality's total 37,512 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
508thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gutalac (municipality) class
2nd
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 Bagong Silang
Where is Barangay Bagong Silang located?▾
Barangay Bagong Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagong Silang hall?▾
Barangay Bagong Silang is located in Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagong Silang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagong Silang is Noel Sioko Gumba (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagong Silang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bagong Silang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gutalac LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bagong Silang part of?▾
Barangay Bagong Silang is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagong Silang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagong Silang 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 Gutalac?▾
Gutalac is classified as a 2nd 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 Silang.
Has the population of Barangay Bagong Silang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagong Silang went from 827 residents to 778 — a change of -5.9% 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 Bagong Silang in?▾
Barangay Bagong Silang is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Gutalac.
How many barangays are in Gutalac?▾
Gutalac has 33 barangays, including Barangay Bagong Silang. You can browse the full list on our Gutalac page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagong Silang have?▾
Barangay Bagong Silang had a population of 778 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagong Silang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gutalac is 7118. 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 Silang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagong Silang 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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