Buenavista, Municipality of Gamu, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Gamu |
| Postal code | 3301 |
| Population (2020) | 964 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0638, 121.8186 (17° 4' North, 121° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.0 meters (180.4 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Gamu, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 964. This represented 3.14% of the total population of Gamu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 999 broken down into 222 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 567 | 107 | 5.30 | |
| 651 | 129 | 5.05 | |
| 703 | 137 | 5.13 | |
| 765 | 181 | 4.23 | |
| 872 | 190 | 4.59 | |
| 999 | 222 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 10.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 7.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.50% |
| Total | 999 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 567 in 1990 to 964 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.75%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 999 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 567 | – | |
| 651 | 2.62% | |
| 703 | 1.66% | |
| 765 | 1.17% | |
| 872 | 4.88% | |
| 999 | 2.62% | |
| 964 | -0.75% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 17.0638, 121.8186, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.0 meters or 180.4 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.