Buenavista, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Irosin |
| Postal code | 4707 |
| Population (2020) | 1,461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6957, 124.0181 (12° 42' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.5 meters (116.5 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Irosin, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,461. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Irosin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 1,320 broken down into 281 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,029 | 180 | 5.72 | |
| 1,108 | 211 | 5.25 | |
| 1,280 | 230 | 5.57 | |
| 1,277 | 239 | 5.34 | |
| 1,244 | 255 | 4.88 | |
| 1,320 | 281 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 15 to 19, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 10.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 12.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.44% |
| Total | 1,320 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 1,029 in 1990 to 1,461 in 2020, an increase of 432 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.16%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 1,320 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,029 | – | |
| 1,108 | 1.40% | |
| 1,280 | 3.14% | |
| 1,277 | -0.03% | |
| 1,244 | -0.95% | |
| 1,320 | 1.14% | |
| 1,461 | 2.16% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 12.6957, 124.0181, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.5 meters or 116.5 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.