Buena Vida, Municipality of Makilala, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Makilala |
| Postal code | 9401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,340 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9684, 125.1532 (6° 58' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 578.2 meters (1,897.0 feet) |
Buena Vida is a barangay in the municipality of Makilala, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,340. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Makilala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buena Vida in the 2015 Census was 1,447 broken down into 322 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737 | 130 | 5.67 | |
| 795 | 142 | 5.60 | |
| 828 | 164 | 5.05 | |
| 1,284 | 263 | 4.88 | |
| 1,561 | 325 | 4.80 | |
| 1,447 | 322 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buena Vida is 10 to 14, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 11.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 11.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 102 | 7.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.10% |
| Total | 1,452 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buena Vida grew from 737 in 1990 to 1,340 in 2020, an increase of 603 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.68%, or a decrease of 112 people, from the previous population of 1,452 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 737 | – | |
| 799 | 1.52% | |
| 828 | 0.77% | |
| 1,284 | 6.24% | |
| 1,561 | 7.37% | |
| 1,452 | -1.37% | |
| 1,340 | -1.68% |
Location
Buena Vida is situated at approximately 6.9684, 125.1532, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 578.2 meters or 1,897.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buena Vida 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.