Buenavista, Municipality of Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Arteche |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Population (2020) | 455 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2716, 125.4123 (12° 16' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 455. This represented 2.78% of the total population of Arteche.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 463 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 38 | 5.42 | |
| 236 | 45 | 5.24 | |
| 279 | 53 | 5.26 | |
| 342 | 67 | 5.10 | |
| 376 | 79 | 4.76 | |
| 463 | 95 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 3.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 12.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 10.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 10.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.08% |
| Total | 463 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 206 in 1990 to 455 in 2020, an increase of 249 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.37%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 463 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 236 | 2.58% | |
| 279 | 3.65% | |
| 342 | 2.85% | |
| 376 | 3.51% | |
| 463 | 4.04% | |
| 455 | -0.37% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 12.2716, 125.4123, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 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.