Buenavista, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,419 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0380, 124.1074 (13° 2' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Buenavista (Bacon District) is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,419. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 1,469 broken down into 328 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,058 | 227 | 4.66 | |
| 1,250 | 264 | 4.73 | |
| 1,266 | 264 | 4.80 | |
| 1,279 | 283 | 4.52 | |
| 1,338 | 295 | 4.54 | |
| 1,469 | 328 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 9.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 8.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 11.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,469 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 1,027 in 1990 to 1,419 in 2020, an increase of 392 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 1,469 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,027 | – | |
| 1,073 | 0.82% | |
| 1,237 | 3.10% | |
| 1,279 | 0.46% | |
| 1,338 | 1.66% | |
| 1,469 | 1.79% | |
| 1,419 | -0.73% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 13.0380, 124.1074, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 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.