Buenavista, Province of Guimaras
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 5044 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iloilo Strait [Sulu Sea], Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Area (2007) | 128.26 km2 (49.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 50,437 |
| Density (2015) | 393 / km2 (1,019 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 42' North, 122° 39' East (10.6970, 122.6479) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.6 meters (231.6 feet) |
Buenavista is a coastal municipality in the island province of Guimaras.
The municipality has a land area of 128.26 square kilometers or 49.52 square miles which constitutes 21.22% of Guimaras's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 50,437. This represented 28.89% of the total population of Guimaras province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 393 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,019 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buenavista has 36 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agsanayan | 3.49% | 1,761 | 1,537 | 14.57% | 2.62% |
| Avila | 4.75% | 2,398 | 2,331 | 2.87% | 0.54% |
| Bacjao | 1.40% | 707 | 659 | 7.28% | 1.35% |
| Banban | 2.19% | 1,106 | 1,022 | 8.22% | 1.52% |
| Cansilayan | 2.44% | 1,231 | 1,158 | 6.30% | 1.17% |
| Dagsa‑an | 2.28% | 1,149 | 1,157 | -0.69% | -0.13% |
| Daragan | 2.92% | 1,473 | 1,338 | 10.09% | 1.85% |
| East Valencia | 4.86% | 2,451 | 2,327 | 5.33% | 0.99% |
| Getulio | 4.96% | 2,500 | 1,996 | 25.25% | 4.38% |
| Mabini | 2.49% | 1,258 | 1,181 | 6.52% | 1.21% |
| Magsaysay | 1.11% | 558 | 552 | 1.09% | 0.21% |
| Mclain | 2.93% | 1,480 | 1,321 | 12.04% | 2.19% |
| Montpiller | 1.69% | 850 | 668 | 27.25% | 4.69% |
| Navalas | 2.66% | 1,342 | 1,259 | 6.59% | 1.22% |
| Nazaret | 2.64% | 1,331 | 1,216 | 9.46% | 1.74% |
| New Poblacion | 7.08% | 3,570 | 3,318 | 7.59% | 1.40% |
| Old Poblacion | 2.45% | 1,234 | 1,105 | 11.67% | 2.12% |
| Piña | 3.83% | 1,932 | 2,191 | -11.82% | -2.37% |
| Rizal | 2.01% | 1,015 | 1,012 | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Salvacion | 7.31% | 3,685 | 3,593 | 2.56% | 0.48% |
| San Fernando | 0.88% | 446 | 343 | 30.03% | 5.13% |
| San Isidro | 2.67% | 1,346 | 1,250 | 7.68% | 1.42% |
| San Miguel | 1.24% | 624 | 560 | 11.43% | 2.08% |
| San Nicolas | 2.43% | 1,227 | 1,129 | 8.68% | 1.60% |
| San Pedro | 1.43% | 723 | 662 | 9.21% | 1.69% |
| San Roque | 3.31% | 1,671 | 1,584 | 5.49% | 1.02% |
| Santo Rosario | 5.10% | 2,571 | 2,154 | 19.36% | 3.43% |
| Sawang | 0.67% | 339 | 293 | 15.70% | 2.82% |
| Supang | 2.82% | 1,424 | 1,239 | 14.93% | 2.69% |
| Tacay | 1.57% | 790 | 658 | 20.06% | 3.54% |
| Taminla | 1.95% | 981 | 880 | 11.48% | 2.09% |
| Tanag | 1.19% | 600 | 559 | 7.33% | 1.36% |
| Tastasan | 2.68% | 1,354 | 1,279 | 5.86% | 1.09% |
| Tinadtaran | 2.96% | 1,491 | 1,299 | 14.78% | 2.66% |
| Umilig | 1.51% | 761 | 747 | 1.87% | 0.35% |
| Zaldivar | 2.10% | 1,058 | 1,126 | -6.04% | -1.18% |
| Buenavista Total | 50,437 | 46,703 | 8.00% | 1.48% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Buenavista for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱115,099,963.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,648,485.27 | – |
| 2010 | 69,782,702.99 | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 74,791,874.94 | 7.18% |
| 2012 | 73,408,959.83 | -1.85% |
| 2013 | 83,225,633.09 | 13.37% |
| 2014 | 94,538,989.72 | 13.59% |
| 2015 | 105,739,987.72 | 11.85% |
| 2016 | 115,099,963.42 | 8.85% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 4,755 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 686 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 798 |
| 1 to 4 | 3,717 |
| 5 to 9 | 4,755 |
| 10 to 14 | 4,465 |
| 15 to 19 | 4,504 |
| 20 to 24 | 4,473 |
| 25 to 29 | 4,430 |
| 30 to 34 | 3,993 |
| 35 to 39 | 3,446 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,090 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,727 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,506 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,219 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,777 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,263 |
| 70 to 74 | 845 |
| 75 to 79 | 686 |
| 80 and over | 743 |
| Total | 50,437 |
Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 22,587 in 1960 to 50,437 in 2015, an increase of 27,850 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 3,734 people, from the previous population of 46,703 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 22,587 | – | |
| 26,692 | 1.65% | |
| 30,154 | 2.48% | |
| 31,921 | 1.15% | |
| 41,435 | 2.64% | |
| 37,681 | -1.76% | |
| 41,717 | 2.21% | |
| 43,817 | 0.68% | |
| 46,703 | 2.35% | |
| 50,437 | 1.48% |
Location
The municipal center of Buenavista is situated at approximately 10° 42' North, 122° 39' East, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.6 meters or 231.6 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 Iloilo City, Bago, Bacolod, Talisay, Silay, and La Carlota. The nearest municipalities are Jordan, Leganes, San Lorenzo, Pavia, Zarraga, and Dumangas. Its distance from the national capital is 467.29 kilometers (290.36 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Jordan, Guimaras, 7.39 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Leganes, Iloilo, 11.78 kilometers (7.32 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- San Lorenzo, Guimaras, 13.12 kilometers (8.16 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Pavia, Iloilo, 14.44 kilometers (8.97 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Zarraga, Iloilo, 14.61 kilometers (9.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Dumangas, Iloilo, 15.45 kilometers (9.60 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 8.65 kilometers (5.38 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 27.06 kilometers (16.81 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Bacolod, 33.27 kilometers (20.67 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 35.22 kilometers (21.89 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 37.26 kilometers (23.15 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 42.49 kilometers (26.40 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Distance from Manila: 467.29 kilometers (290.36 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 50,437, ranked 506 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 49.52 square kilometers, ranked 848 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 393 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 495 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.48%, ranked 1,361 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.