Barangay Bagong Gutlang is a barangay in Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Molave. It had a population of 719 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alfonso Malaras Belevestre JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bagong Gutlang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bagong Gutlang
Barangay Bagong Gutlang is a small barangay in the municipality of Molave, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagong Gutlang had a population of 719. This made it the 21st largest of 25 barangays in Molave by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagong Gutlang accounted for approximately 1.37% of the total population of Molave, which stood at 52,540 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bagong Gutlang moved from 812 residents to 719, an intercensal change of -11.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bagong Gutlang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Molave is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagong Gutlang, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagong Gutlang ranks 598th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bagong Gutlang 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 Molave 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 Gutlang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
790
—
—
2020 CPH
812
+22
+2.8%
2024 POPCEN
719
-93
-11.5%
2015–2020: +2.8% total (+0.55%/yr).2020–2024: -11.5% total (-3.00%/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 Molave
21stof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Molave by population.
Share of Molave
1.4%
of the municipality's total 52,540 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
598thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Molave (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bagong Gutlang
Where is Barangay Bagong Gutlang located?▾
Barangay Bagong Gutlang is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagong Gutlang hall?▾
Barangay Bagong Gutlang is located in Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagong Gutlang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagong Gutlang is Alfonso Malaras Belevestre JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagong Gutlang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bagong Gutlang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Molave LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bagong Gutlang part of?▾
Barangay Bagong Gutlang is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagong Gutlang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagong Gutlang 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 Molave?▾
Molave 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 Gutlang.
Has the population of Barangay Bagong Gutlang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagong Gutlang went from 812 residents to 719 — a change of -11.5% 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 Gutlang in?▾
Barangay Bagong Gutlang is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Molave.
How many barangays are in Molave?▾
Molave has 25 barangays, including Barangay Bagong Gutlang. You can browse the full list on our Molave page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagong Gutlang have?▾
Barangay Bagong Gutlang had a population of 719 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagong Gutlang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Molave is 7023. 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 Gutlang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagong Gutlang 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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