Buenavista, Municipality of Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 6604 |
| Population (2020) | 1,376 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3394, 124.9191 (10° 20' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 109.7 meters (359.9 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,376. This represented 4.62% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 1,245 broken down into 286 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 966 | 193 | 5.01 | |
| 1,131 | 208 | 5.44 | |
| 1,208 | 233 | 5.18 | |
| 1,288 | 260 | 4.95 | |
| 1,239 | 283 | 4.38 | |
| 1,245 | 286 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Buenavista are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 7.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 140 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 4.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 2.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1,245 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 966 in 1990 to 1,376 in 2020, an increase of 410 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 131 people, from the previous population of 1,245 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 966 | – | |
| 1,131 | 3.00% | |
| 1,208 | 1.42% | |
| 1,288 | 0.89% | |
| 1,239 | -1.40% | |
| 1,245 | 0.09% | |
| 1,376 | 2.13% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 10.3394, 124.9191, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 109.7 meters or 359.9 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.