Located in Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay New Tuburan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Tigbao. It had a population of 392 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rosevelyn Ponce Eslit(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay New Tuburan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay New Tuburan
Barangay New Tuburan forms part of Tigbao, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Sur, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay New Tuburan had a population of 392. This made it the 18th largest of 18 barangays in Tigbao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay New Tuburan accounted for approximately 1.99% of the total population of Tigbao, which stood at 19,716 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay New Tuburan moved from 523 residents to 392, an intercensal change of -25.0%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay New Tuburan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tigbao is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay New Tuburan, 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 New Tuburan ranks 746th 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 New Tuburan 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 Tigbao 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 Tuburan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
507
—
—
2020 CPH
523
+16
+3.2%
2024 POPCEN
392
-131
-25.0%
2015–2020: +3.2% total (+0.62%/yr).2020–2024: -25.0% total (-6.95%/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 Tigbao
18thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Tigbao by population.
Share of Tigbao
2.0%
of the municipality's total 19,716 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
746thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 4.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tigbao (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 Tuburan
Where is Barangay New Tuburan located?▾
Barangay New Tuburan is a barangay in the municipality of Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay New Tuburan hall?▾
Barangay New Tuburan is located in Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay New Tuburan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay New Tuburan is Rosevelyn Ponce Eslit (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay New Tuburan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay New Tuburan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tigbao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay New Tuburan part of?▾
Barangay New Tuburan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay New Tuburan urban or rural?▾
Barangay New Tuburan 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 Tigbao?▾
Tigbao 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 Tuburan.
Has the population of Barangay New Tuburan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay New Tuburan went from 523 residents to 392 — a change of -25.0% 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 New Tuburan in?▾
Barangay New Tuburan 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 18 barangays administered by Tigbao.
How many barangays are in Tigbao?▾
Tigbao has 18 barangays, including Barangay New Tuburan. You can browse the full list on our Tigbao page.
How many residents does Barangay New Tuburan have?▾
Barangay New Tuburan had a population of 392 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay New Tuburan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tigbao is 7043. 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 Tuburan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay New Tuburan 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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