Buenavista, Municipality of Dapa, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Dapa |
| Postal code | 8417 |
| Population (2020) | 475 |
| Coordinates | 9.7313, 125.9822 (9° 44' North, 125° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Dapa, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 475. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Dapa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 401 broken down into 81 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 44 | 7.07 | |
| 275 | 46 | 5.98 | |
| 257 | 53 | 4.85 | |
| 432 | 80 | 5.40 | |
| 422 | 83 | 5.08 | |
| 401 | 81 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 7.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 16.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 14.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 8.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 7.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 2.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.75% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.25% |
| Total | 401 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 311 in 1990 to 475 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.63%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 401 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | – | |
| 275 | -2.28% | |
| 257 | -1.44% | |
| 432 | 7.43% | |
| 422 | -0.85% | |
| 401 | -0.97% | |
| 475 | 3.63% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 9.7313, 125.9822, in the island of Middle Bucas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 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.