Barangay Poblacion

Situated in New Corella, Davao Del Norte, Barangay Poblacion is one of 20 barangays that make up the municipality within Davao Region.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 10,247. This made it the 1st largest of 20 barangays in New Corella by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 17.69% of the total population of New Corella, which stood at 57,913 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion moving from 8,861 residents to 10,247 residents, an intercensal change of +15.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Poblacion is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

New Corella is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Norte, which contains 223 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion ranks 26th by 2020 population. Davao Del Norte is classified as a 1st 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.