Barangay Poblacion 1

Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Poblacion 1 is one of the administrative divisions of Villanueva in Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion 1 had a population of 2,393. This made it the 8th largest of 11 barangays in Villanueva by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion 1 accounted for approximately 5.92% of the total population of Villanueva, which stood at 40,419 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Poblacion 1 changed from 2,539 to 2,393, a shift of -5.8% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Villanueva. Barangay Poblacion 1 is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Villanueva is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion 1, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion 1 ranks 135th by 2020 population. Misamis Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Poblacion 1 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.