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) | 2,033 |
| Coordinates | 12.9773, 123.8953 (12° 59' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.1 meters (75.8 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,033. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 1,736 broken down into 319 households or an average of 5.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,027 | 180 | 5.71 | |
| 1,073 | 202 | 5.31 | |
| 1,237 | 218 | 5.67 | |
| 1,455 | 262 | 5.55 | |
| 1,538 | 298 | 5.16 | |
| 1,736 | 319 | 5.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 253 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 | 51 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 11.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 253 | 14.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 244 | 14.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 179 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.23% |
| Total | 1,736 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 1,060 in 1990 to 2,033 in 2020, an increase of 973 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.38%, or an increase of 297 people, from the previous population of 1,736 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,060 | – | |
| 1,251 | 3.15% | |
| 1,266 | 0.26% | |
| 1,455 | 1.94% | |
| 1,538 | 2.04% | |
| 1,736 | 2.33% | |
| 2,033 | 3.38% |
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.