Buenavista, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 337 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6588, 124.3676 (13° 40' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 337. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 309 broken down into 65 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 34 | 5.91 | |
| 254 | 45 | 5.64 | |
| 283 | 52 | 5.44 | |
| 296 | 60 | 4.93 | |
| 285 | 59 | 4.83 | |
| 309 | 65 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 10 to 14, with 46 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 12.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 14.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 3.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 7.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.97% |
| Total | 309 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 201 in 1990 to 337 in 2020, an increase of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.84%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 309 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | – | |
| 254 | 4.48% | |
| 283 | 2.35% | |
| 296 | 0.62% | |
| 285 | -1.37% | |
| 309 | 1.55% | |
| 337 | 1.84% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 13.6588, 124.3676, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 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.