Buenavista, City of Surigao, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| City | Surigao City |
| Postal code | 8400 |
| Population (2020) | 1,168 |
| Coordinates | 9.8725, 125.5346 (9° 52' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.5 meters (50.9 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in Surigao City, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,168. This represented 0.68% of the total population of Surigao City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 916 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,031 | 175 | 5.89 | |
| 1,015 | 217 | 4.68 | |
| 1,101 | 214 | 5.14 | |
| 977 | 223 | 4.38 | |
| 1,289 | 280 | 4.60 | |
| 916 | 208 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 11.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.20% |
| Total | 916 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 1,031 in 1990 to 1,168 in 2020, an increase of 137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.25%, or an increase of 252 people, from the previous population of 916 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,031 | – | |
| 1,015 | -0.29% | |
| 1,101 | 1.76% | |
| 977 | -1.63% | |
| 1,293 | 10.74% | |
| 916 | -6.35% | |
| 1,168 | 5.25% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 9.8725, 125.5346. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.5 meters or 50.9 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.