Buenavista, City of Himamaylan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Himamaylan |
| Postal code | 6108 |
| Population (2020) | 7,828 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9835, 122.9469 (9° 59' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 375.9 meters (1,233.3 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the city of Himamaylan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,828. This represented 6.73% of the total population of Himamaylan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 8,778 broken down into 1,941 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,626 | 816 | 5.67 | |
| 5,092 | 890 | 5.72 | |
| 7,477 | 1,362 | 5.49 | |
| 8,042 | 1,581 | 5.09 | |
| 8,306 | 1,650 | 5.03 | |
| 8,778 | 1,941 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 10 to 14, with 1,173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 44 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 163 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 823 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,140 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,173 | 13.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 998 | 11.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 824 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 637 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 567 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 534 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 435 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 397 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 347 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 249 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 211 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 113 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 84 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 57 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 0.50% |
| Total | 8,796 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 4,626 in 1990 to 7,828 in 2020, an increase of 3,202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.42%, or a decrease of 968 people, from the previous population of 8,796 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,626 | – | |
| 5,094 | 1.82% | |
| 7,534 | 8.75% | |
| 8,089 | 0.99% | |
| 8,324 | 1.05% | |
| 8,796 | 1.06% | |
| 7,828 | -2.42% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 9.9835, 122.9469, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 375.9 meters or 1,233.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenavista shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pinocawan, Tayasan, Negros Oriental
- Bago, Tayasan, Negros Oriental
- Carabalan, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- Su-ay, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- To-oy, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- Hilamonan, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
- Tan-Awan, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
- Mahalang, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- Nabhang, Ayungon, Negros Oriental
- Carol-an, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
- Binicuil, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.