New Corella

New Corella
Municipality
Municipality of New Corella
Flag of New Corella
Flag
Official seal of New Corella
Seal
Motto: 
Lambo Pamilya, Uswag New Corella!
Map of Davao del Norte with New Corella highlighted
Map of Davao del Norte with New Corella highlighted
Interactive map of New Corella
New Corella is located in Philippines
New Corella
New Corella
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°35′12″N 125°49′25″E / 7.5866°N 125.8237°E / 7.5866; 125.8237
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao del Norte
District 1st district
FoundedJune 18, 1966
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJorjan B. Federiso
 • Vice MayorPedro H. Lagumbay Jr.
 • RepresentativeDe Carlo "Oyo" L. Uy
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Alvin A. Libres
  • Joann B. Federiso
  • Virgilio G. Acasio
  • Consaro S. Sayon
  • Rodolfo O. Comidoy
  • Edwin B. Tambis
  • Carlito C. Maligro, Jr.
  • Rhodora S. Alcoran
 • Electorate38,200 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
263.12 km2 (101.59 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Highest elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Lowest elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
60,454
 • Density229.76/km2 (595.07/sq mi)
 • Households
13,958
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
34.68
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 309.6 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 624.9 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 285.2 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 123.5 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNorthern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8104
PSGC
1102314000
IDD : area code +63 (0)84
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Ata Manobo
Kalagan
Tagalog
Websitewww.newcorella.gov.ph

New Corella, officially the Municipality of New Corella (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Bag-ong Corella; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bagong Corella), is a municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,454 people.

History

New Corella was named after the town of Corella, Bohol, which is where the migrants came from who came to settle in what is now Barangay Poblacion. The municipality was established on June 18, 1966 by carving the eastern part of the town of Asuncion.

Geography

Climate

Climate data for New Corella, Davao del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 63
(2.5)		 50
(2.0)		 35
(1.4)		 22
(0.9)		 47
(1.9)		 68
(2.7)		 51
(2.0)		 53
(2.1)		 49
(1.9)		 47
(1.9)		 39
(1.5)		 38
(1.5)		 562
(22.3)
Average rainy days 15.0 12.6 10.4 8.2 18.8 22.5 21.2 20.5 20.3 20.3 14.4 11.7 195.9
Source: Meteoblue

Barangays

New Corella is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Cabidianan
  • Carcor
  • Del Monte
  • Del Pilar
  • El Salvador
  • Limba-an
  • Macgum
  • Mambing
  • Mesaoy
  • New Bohol
  • New Cortez
  • New Sambog
  • Patrocenio
  • Poblacion
  • San Roque
  • Sta. Cruz
  • Sta. Fe
  • Sto. Niño
  • Suawon
  • San Jose

Demographics

Population census of New Corella
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 18,745—    
1975 26,809+7.44%
1980 24,926−1.45%
1990 36,138+3.78%
1995 41,615+2.68%
2000 44,590+1.49%
2007 46,311+0.52%
2010 50,699+3.35%
2015 54,844+1.51%
2020 57,913+1.15%
2024 60,454+1.04%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of New Corella (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
50.59
2003
49.62
2006
38.40
2009
38.22
2012
41.55
2015
40.06
2018
19.58
2021
22.97
2023
34.68

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of New Corella | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4747, June 18, 1966: AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEW CORELLA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO". Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "New Corella: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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  15. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  21. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.