Buenavista, Province of Marinduque
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 4904 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Area (2013) | 81.25 km2 (31.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,043 |
| Density (2020) | 321 / km2 (830 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 15' North, 121° 57' East (13.2547, 121.9436) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.8 feet) |
Buenavista is a coastal municipality in the island province of Marinduque.
The municipality has a land area of 81.25 square kilometers or 31.37 square miles which constitutes 8.53% of Marinduque's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,043. This represented 10.89% of the total population of Marinduque province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 321 inhabitants per square kilometer or 830 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buenavista has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagacay | 4.20% | 1,094 | 1,091 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Bagtingon | 7.56% | 1,970 | 1,623 | 21.38% | 4.16% |
| Barangay I | 5.25% | 1,367 | 1,255 | 8.92% | 1.82% |
| Barangay II | 1.31% | 341 | 413 | -17.43% | -3.95% |
| Barangay III | 1.71% | 445 | 584 | -23.80% | -5.56% |
| Barangay IV | 2.49% | 648 | 638 | 1.57% | 0.33% |
| Bicas-bicas | 3.31% | 862 | 775 | 11.23% | 2.26% |
| Caigangan | 10.03% | 2,613 | 2,459 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Daykitin | 13.09% | 3,408 | 3,011 | 13.18% | 2.64% |
| Libas | 9.41% | 2,450 | 2,301 | 6.48% | 1.33% |
| Malbog | 8.10% | 2,110 | 1,782 | 18.41% | 3.62% |
| Sihi | 5.39% | 1,403 | 1,478 | -5.07% | -1.09% |
| Timbo | 3.88% | 1,010 | 1,030 | -1.94% | -0.41% |
| Tungib-Lipata | 10.14% | 2,641 | 2,299 | 14.88% | 2.96% |
| Yook | 14.13% | 3,681 | 3,249 | 13.30% | 2.66% |
| Buenavista Total | 26,043 | 23,988 | 8.57% | 1.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buenavista for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,234,225.63.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,418,334.61 | – |
| 2010 | 40,703,433.67 | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 45,652,122.86 | 12.16% |
| 2012 | 44,594,546.21 | -2.32% |
| 2013 | 49,846,435.20 | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 55,959,783.05 | 12.26% |
| 2015 | 63,762,572.60 | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 70,234,225.63 | 10.15% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 23,986 broken down into 5,312 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,490 | 3,000 | 5.16 | |
| 17,345 | 3,510 | 4.94 | |
| 19,262 | 3,868 | 4.98 | |
| 20,903 | 4,404 | 4.75 | |
| 23,074 | 4,909 | 4.70 | |
| 23,986 | 5,312 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 10 to 14, with 3,066 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 170 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 509 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,272 | 9.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,060 | 12.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,066 | 12.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,658 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,977 | 8.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,607 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,402 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,477 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,229 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,244 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 931 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 824 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 581 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 460 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 311 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 210 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 170 | 0.71% |
| Total | 23,988 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 4,354 in 1939 to 26,043 in 2020, an increase of 21,689 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 2,055 people, from the previous population of 23,988 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,040 | 1.51% | |
| 7,303 | 3.31% | |
| 10,463 | 3.58% | |
| 11,787 | 2.42% | |
| 13,025 | 2.02% | |
| 15,495 | 1.75% | |
| 17,358 | 2.15% | |
| 19,271 | 2.27% | |
| 21,018 | 1.20% | |
| 23,111 | 3.52% | |
| 23,988 | 0.71% | |
| 26,043 | 1.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buenavista for the year 2019 was 15,281, broken down into 7,423 males and 7,858 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buenavista is situated at approximately 13° 15' North, 121° 57' East, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Buenavista are Lucena, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Tayabas, Quezon, Batangas City, Batangas, San Pablo, Laguna, and Lipa, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Gasan, Marinduque, Torrijos, Marinduque, Boac, Marinduque, Mogpog, Marinduque, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, and Banton, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 180.81 kilometers (112.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gasan, Marinduque, 12.96 kilometers (8.06 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Torrijos, Marinduque, 17.03 kilometers (10.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Boac, Marinduque, 24.01 kilometers (14.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Mogpog, Marinduque, 25.86 kilometers (16.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Santa Cruz, Marinduque, 26.07 kilometers (16.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Banton, Romblon, 37.83 kilometers (23.51 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 83.36 kilometers (51.80 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 84.66 kilometers (52.61 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 93.47 kilometers (58.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 110.79 kilometers (68.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 112.29 kilometers (69.77 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 113.52 kilometers (70.54 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
Distance from Manila: 180.81 kilometers (112.35 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.