Buenavista, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 1,281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 12.1642, 120.2406 (12° 10' North, 120° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.7 meters (64.6 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,281. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 989 broken down into 233 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 77 | 4.82 | |
| 492 | 102 | 4.82 | |
| 705 | 139 | 5.07 | |
| 824 | 157 | 5.25 | |
| 940 | 194 | 4.85 | |
| 989 | 233 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 10.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 10.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 8.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 8.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.71% |
| Total | 989 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 371 in 1990 to 1,281 in 2020, an increase of 910 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.60%, or an increase of 292 people, from the previous population of 989 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 492 | 5.43% | |
| 705 | 8.02% | |
| 824 | 2.17% | |
| 940 | 4.91% | |
| 989 | 0.97% | |
| 1,281 | 5.60% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 12.1642, 120.2406, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.7 meters or 64.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenavista shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.