Buenavista, Municipality of Carles, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Carles |
| Postal code | 5019 |
| Population (2020) | 1,773 |
| Coordinates | 11.5860, 123.2167 (11° 35' North, 123° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Carles, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,773. This represented 2.44% of the total population of Carles.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 1,918 broken down into 437 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,134 | 205 | 5.53 | |
| 1,134 | 221 | 5.13 | |
| 1,341 | 254 | 5.28 | |
| 1,427 | 293 | 4.87 | |
| 1,486 | 300 | 4.95 | |
| 1,918 | 437 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 258 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 224 | 11.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 258 | 13.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 237 | 12.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 219 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 164 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 2.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 1.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.89% |
| Total | 1,918 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 1,134 in 1990 to 1,773 in 2020, an increase of 639 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.64%, or a decrease of 145 people, from the previous population of 1,918 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,134 | – | |
| 1,134 | 0.00% | |
| 1,341 | 3.66% | |
| 1,427 | 0.86% | |
| 1,486 | 1.49% | |
| 1,918 | 4.98% | |
| 1,773 | -1.64% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 11.5860, 123.2167. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenavista does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.