Buenavista, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 8601 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Butuan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 475.61 km2 (183.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 68,892 |
| Density (2020) | 145 / km2 (375 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 58' North, 125° 25' East (8.9744, 125.4090) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Buenavista is a coastal municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 475.61 square kilometers or 183.63 square miles which constitutes 18.21% of Agusan del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 68,892. This represented 17.78% of the total population of Agusan del Norte province, or 2.46% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 145 inhabitants per square kilometer or 375 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buenavista has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilan | 4.54% | 3,127 | 2,769 | 12.93% | 2.59% |
| Agong-ong | 2.34% | 1,611 | 1,531 | 5.23% | 1.08% |
| Alubijid | 6.35% | 4,378 | 3,259 | 34.34% | 6.41% |
| Guinabsan | 6.43% | 4,430 | 3,833 | 15.58% | 3.09% |
| Lower Olave | 2.77% | 1,906 | 1,688 | 12.91% | 2.59% |
| Macalang | 3.00% | 2,068 | 2,037 | 1.52% | 0.32% |
| Malapong | 2.31% | 1,590 | 1,661 | -4.27% | -0.92% |
| Malpoc | 3.74% | 2,576 | 1,567 | 64.39% | 11.03% |
| Manapa | 7.70% | 5,307 | 5,074 | 4.59% | 0.95% |
| Matabao | 8.07% | 5,560 | 4,268 | 30.27% | 5.72% |
| Poblacion 1 | 2.15% | 1,480 | 2,216 | -33.21% | -8.15% |
| Poblacion 10 | 3.87% | 2,669 | 2,481 | 7.58% | 1.55% |
| Poblacion 2 | 2.11% | 1,456 | 1,435 | 1.46% | 0.31% |
| Poblacion 3 | 5.29% | 3,641 | 3,351 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Poblacion 4 | 2.62% | 1,808 | 1,780 | 1.57% | 0.33% |
| Poblacion 5 | 1.55% | 1,069 | 1,099 | -2.73% | -0.58% |
| Poblacion 6 | 2.70% | 1,861 | 1,783 | 4.37% | 0.91% |
| Poblacion 7 | 1.81% | 1,248 | 1,060 | 17.74% | 3.50% |
| Poblacion 8 | 1.62% | 1,116 | 1,043 | 7.00% | 1.43% |
| Poblacion 9 | 2.30% | 1,583 | 1,484 | 6.67% | 1.37% |
| Rizal | 5.36% | 3,692 | 3,329 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Sacol | 4.89% | 3,369 | 3,038 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Sangay | 5.38% | 3,709 | 3,815 | -2.78% | -0.59% |
| Simbalan | 7.90% | 5,445 | 4,188 | 30.01% | 5.68% |
| Talo-ao | 3.18% | 2,193 | 1,825 | 20.16% | 3.94% |
| Buenavista Total | 68,892 | 61,614 | 11.81% | 2.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buenavista for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱180,552,390.25.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 97,307,723.16 | – |
| 2010 | 102,363,298.60 | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 110,646,434.95 | 8.09% |
| 2012 | 108,875,733.51 | -1.60% |
| 2013 | 123,730,358.20 | 13.64% |
| 2014 | 142,699,608.77 | 15.33% |
| 2015 | 164,693,403.60 | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 180,552,390.25 | 9.63% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 61,551 broken down into 13,924 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,245 | 7,158 | 5.48 | |
| 45,011 | 8,383 | 5.37 | |
| 50,597 | 9,384 | 5.39 | |
| 53,021 | 10,373 | 5.11 | |
| 56,097 | 11,845 | 4.74 | |
| 61,551 | 13,924 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 7,142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 504 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,353 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,943 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,142 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,791 | 11.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,240 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,384 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,708 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,980 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,678 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,195 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,147 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,834 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,355 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,787 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,248 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 739 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 586 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 504 | 0.82% |
| Total | 61,614 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 11,236 in 1939 to 68,892 in 2020, an increase of 57,656 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 7,278 people, from the previous population of 61,614 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,194 | 0.84% | |
| 17,927 | 3.45% | |
| 24,753 | 3.21% | |
| 28,682 | 3.00% | |
| 31,531 | 1.91% | |
| 39,331 | 2.24% | |
| 45,011 | 2.56% | |
| 50,612 | 2.55% | |
| 53,059 | 0.65% | |
| 56,139 | 2.08% | |
| 61,614 | 1.79% | |
| 68,892 | 2.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buenavista for the year 2019 was 45,888, broken down into 23,087 males and 22,801 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buenavista is situated at approximately 8° 58' North, 125° 25' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Buenavista are Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, and Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, and Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 786.63 kilometers (488.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, 13.00 kilometers (8.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Carmen, Agusan del Norte, 12.99 kilometers (8.07 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Tubay, Agusan del Norte, 24.50 kilometers (15.23 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, 25.51 kilometers (15.85 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
Nearest cities
- Butuan, 13.38 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 21.45 kilometers (13.33 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 37.46 kilometers (23.28 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 47.11 kilometers (29.27 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 87.49 kilometers (54.36 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 90.42 kilometers (56.19 miles) to the North (N6°E)
Distance from Manila: 786.63 kilometers (488.79 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.