Buenavista, Quezon

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Buenavista
Municipality

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Map of Quezon showing the location of Buenavista
Buenavista
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°44′22″N 122°28′3″E / 13.73944°N 122.46750°E / 13.73944; 122.46750Coordinates: 13°44′22″N 122°28′3″E / 13.73944°N 122.46750°E / 13.73944; 122.46750
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 3rd district of Quezon
Formed August 26, 1950
Barangays 37
Government[1]
  Mayor Francisco Rey Noblefranca
Area[2]
  Total 161.35 km2 (62.30 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 29,053
  Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4320
Dialing code 42
Income class 4th class; partially urban

Buenavista is a fourth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,053 people.[3] It was formerly called Piris.

Barangays

Buenavista is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.[2]

  • Bagong Silang
  • Batabat Norte
  • Batabat Sur
  • Buenavista
  • Bukal
  • Bulo
  • Cabong
  • Cadlit
  • Catulin
  • Cawa
  • De La Paz
  • Del Rosario
  • Hagonghong
  • Ibabang Wasay
  • Ilayang Wasay
  • Lilukin
  • Mabini
  • Mabutag
  • Magallanes
  • Maligaya (Esperanza)
  • Manlana
  • Masaya
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • Sabang Pinamasagan
  • Sabang Piris
  • San Diego
  • San Isidro Ibaba
  • San Isidro Ilaya
  • San Pablo
  • San Pedro (Villa Rodrigo)
  • San Vicente
  • Siain
  • Villa Aurora
  • Villa Batabat
  • Villa Magsaysay
  • Villa Veronica

Demographics

Population census of Buenavista
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 20,060    
1995 21,376+1.28%
2000 22,840+1.33%
2007 24,798+1.18%
2010 29,053+5.42%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Religion

  • Roman Catholic
  • Iglesia Ni Cristo
  • Seventh Day Adventist
  • Baptist
  • Jehovah's Witnesses

Education

Private schools:

  • St.Lawrence Academy Foundation
  • St.Lucille Child Development Center I.N.C

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 25 November 2013. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 25 November 2013. 

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