Buenavista, Municipality of Daram, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Daram |
| Postal code | 6722 |
| Population (2020) | 670 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Daram |
| Coordinates | 11.6535, 124.7897 (11° 39' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 670. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 673 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 549 | 89 | 6.17 | |
| 468 | 88 | 5.32 | |
| 456 | 85 | 5.36 | |
| 554 | 101 | 5.49 | |
| 606 | 102 | 5.94 | |
| 673 | 140 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 5 to 9, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 11.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 15.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 14.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 5.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.49% |
| Total | 673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 549 in 1990 to 670 in 2020, an increase of 121 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 673 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 549 | – | |
| 468 | -2.95% | |
| 456 | -0.56% | |
| 554 | 2.72% | |
| 606 | 3.32% | |
| 673 | 2.02% | |
| 670 | -0.09% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 11.6535, 124.7897, in the island of Daram. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 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.