Buenavista, Guimaras
Buenavista | |
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 Roca Encantada House | |
 Map of Guimaras with Buenavista highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1775 |
| Barangays | 36 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eugenio G.Reyes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 128.26 km2 (49.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 52,899 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5044 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Website | buenavistaguimaras |
Buenavista is a second-class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,899 people.[3]
The town acts as a cheaper link between Panay and Negros, as opposed to taking a ship directly between the two islands.[citation needed]
Geography
Buenavista is located at the northern tip of Guimaras Island, and is one of the five towns comprising the province of Guimaras. The northern and north-west part of the town overlooks Panay Island and the north-east portion faces Negros Island. Iloilo Strait lies between the town and Panay, and Guimaras Strait lies between the town and Negros.[4] The McArthur wharf serves as the municipal wharf for Buenavista and part of San Lorenzo is used by passengers from the neighboring Panay Island in going to Negros Province and vice versa. This transportation route serves as a cheaper link, rather than taking a ship.
Buenavista's terrain ranges from plains (nearly level in the central and north-west coastal areas) to mountains (north-western part).[4] The climate is mild and cool, due to its being bounded by the sea on the three directions.
Barangays
Buenavista is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. [2]
- Agsanayan
- Avila
- Banban
- Bacjao (Calumingan)
- Cansilayan
- Dagsaan
- Daragan
- East Valencia (Mantangingi)
- Getulio (Ili)
- Mabini
- Magsaysay
- Mclain
- Montpiller
- Navalas
- Nazaret
- New Poblacion (Calingao)
- Old Poblacion (Daan Banwa)
- Piña
- Rizal
- Salvacion (Ambulong)
- San Fernando
- San Isidro
- San Miguel
- San Nicolas (Tabao)
- San Pedro (Bating)
- San Roque
- Santo Rosario
- Sawang
- Supang
- Tacay
- Taminla(Sambag)
- Tanag
- Tastasan
- Tinadtaran
- Umilig
- Zaldivar
History
Buenavista is the oldest municipality on Guimaras. It was established in 1775, during the Spanish colonial period. A Spanish governor general was reputedly impressed by the scenery of the location, and called the place Buenavista, Spanish for "beautiful view".[4]
Sto. Rosario was formerly known as Baybay, while Salvacion's old name was Ambulong.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 10,533 | — |
| 1918 | 11,847 | +0.79% |
| 1939 | 15,494 | +1.29% |
| 1948 | 15,548 | +0.04% |
| 1960 | 22,587 | +3.16% |
| 1970 | 26,692 | +1.68% |
| 1975 | 30,154 | +2.48% |
| 1980 | 31,921 | +1.15% |
| 1990 | 41,435 | +2.64% |
| 1995 | 37,681 | −1.76% |
| 2000 | 41,717 | +2.21% |
| 2007 | 43,817 | +0.68% |
| 2010 | 46,703 | +2.35% |
| 2015 | 50,437 | +1.48% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7][8] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Buenavista, Guimaras, was 52,899 people,[3] with a density of 410 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.
Education
Buenavista is the center of higher education. In fact, the main campus of Guimaras State College, only state college in Guimaras, is found in Brgy. Mclain. Furthermore, the municipality has 19 public elementary schools, 5 public high schools, and 1 vocational technical school.[4] It has a literacy rate of 98.4%, the highest in the whole of Guimaras.
Transportation
There are passenger ferries, utilizing pump boats to Iloilo City. The ferry terminal in Iloilo is on the Iloilo River.
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Buenavista: Brief History and Profile". Province of Guimaras. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Guimaras". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
 Province of Guimaras | |
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