Buenavista, Municipality of Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Uson |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Population (2020) | 3,091 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1766, 123.7938 (12° 11' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,091. This represented 5.41% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 3,210 broken down into 653 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,420 | 474 | 5.11 | |
| 2,549 | 481 | 5.30 | |
| 2,831 | 531 | 5.33 | |
| 3,133 | 633 | 4.95 | |
| 3,121 | 643 | 4.85 | |
| 3,210 | 653 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 399 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 399 | 12.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 364 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 391 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 272 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 229 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 183 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 4.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 126 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 146 | 4.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 92 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.87% |
| Total | 3,210 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 2,426 in 1990 to 3,091 in 2020, an increase of 665 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.79%, or a decrease of 119 people, from the previous population of 3,210 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,426 | – | |
| 2,549 | 0.93% | |
| 2,831 | 2.28% | |
| 3,133 | 1.41% | |
| 3,143 | 0.12% | |
| 3,210 | 0.40% | |
| 3,091 | -0.79% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 12.1766, 123.7938, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 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.