Situated in the municipality of La Libertad, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay New Carcar is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 393 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Iris Conican Recentes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay New Carcar · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay New Carcar
Barangay New Carcar is a very small barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay New Carcar had a population of 393. This made it the 9th largest of 13 barangays in La Libertad by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay New Carcar accounted for approximately 4.99% of the total population of La Libertad, which stood at 7,874 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 Carcar changed from 356 to 393, a shift of +10.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in La Libertad. Barangay New Carcar is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
La Libertad is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay New Carcar, 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 New Carcar ranks 661st 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.
Barangay New Carcar 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 La Libertad 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 Carcar from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
445
—
—
2020 CPH
356
-89
-20.0%
2024 POPCEN
393
+37
+10.4%
2015–2020: -20.0% total (-4.36%/yr).2020–2024: +10.4% total (+2.50%/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 La Libertad
9thof 13
Among the lower half of La Libertad by population.
Share of La Libertad
5.0%
of the municipality's total 7,874 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
661stof 691
Province-wide percentile: 4.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
La Libertad (municipality) class
5th
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 Carcar
Where is Barangay New Carcar located?▾
Barangay New Carcar is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay New Carcar hall?▾
Barangay New Carcar is located in La Libertad, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay New Carcar?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay New Carcar is Iris Conican Recentes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay New Carcar?▾
You can contact Barangay New Carcar via phone at 09461984215.
What municipality is Barangay New Carcar part of?▾
Barangay New Carcar is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of La Libertad, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay New Carcar urban or rural?▾
Barangay New Carcar 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 La Libertad?▾
La Libertad is classified as a 5th 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 Carcar.
Has the population of Barangay New Carcar been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay New Carcar went from 356 residents to 393 — a change of +10.4% 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 New Carcar in?▾
Barangay New Carcar 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 13 barangays administered by La Libertad.
How many barangays are in La Libertad?▾
La Libertad has 13 barangays, including Barangay New Carcar. You can browse the full list on our La Libertad page.
How many residents does Barangay New Carcar have?▾
Barangay New Carcar had a population of 393 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay New Carcar?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for La Libertad is 7119. 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 New Carcar, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay New Carcar was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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