Buenavista, Municipality of Pura, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Pura |
| Postal code | 2312 |
| Population (2020) | 3,105 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6291, 120.6723 (15° 38' North, 120° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.7 meters (84.3 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Pura, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,105. This represented 12.04% of the total population of Pura.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 2,932 broken down into 751 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,170 | 430 | 5.05 | |
| 2,465 | 495 | 4.98 | |
| 2,613 | 590 | 4.43 | |
| 2,796 | 653 | 4.28 | |
| 2,850 | 708 | 4.03 | |
| 2,932 | 751 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 44 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 279 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 237 | 8.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 257 | 8.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 239 | 8.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 220 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 193 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 194 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 204 | 6.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 155 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 136 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 132 | 4.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 3.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 1.60% |
| Total | 2,932 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 2,170 in 1990 to 3,105 in 2020, an increase of 935 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 173 people, from the previous population of 2,932 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,170 | – | |
| 2,465 | 2.42% | |
| 2,613 | 1.26% | |
| 2,796 | 0.94% | |
| 2,850 | 0.70% | |
| 2,932 | 0.54% | |
| 3,105 | 1.21% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 15.6291, 120.6723, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.7 meters or 84.3 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.