Buenavista, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 835 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4702, 123.6985 (12° 28' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.3 meters (178.1 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 835. This represented 3.87% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 844 broken down into 218 households or an average of 3.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 704 | 161 | 4.37 | |
| 822 | 197 | 4.17 | |
| 889 | 209 | 4.25 | |
| 834 | 171 | 4.88 | |
| 640 | 157 | 4.08 | |
| 844 | 218 | 3.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 11.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 3.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.13% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.47% |
| Total | 844 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 704 in 1990 to 835 in 2020, an increase of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.23%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 844 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 704 | – | |
| 822 | 2.95% | |
| 889 | 1.69% | |
| 834 | -0.88% | |
| 640 | -9.19% | |
| 844 | 5.41% | |
| 835 | -0.23% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 12.4702, 123.6985, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.3 meters or 178.1 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.