Buenavista, Bohol (barangay)

Buenavista is one of the 44 barangays of the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

Buenavista
Barangay
Seal
Coordinates: 9°57′21″N 124°23′19″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas Region VII
ProvinceBohol
District2nd District of Bohol
MunicipalityUbay
Urban DistrictI
Established1954
Purok7
Government
 • Type Sangguniang Barangay
 • Barangay CaptainProcisa Genita
 • Brgy Council
Area
 • Total651 ha (1,609 acres)
Population
 (2015 census)[1]
 • Total709
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
 • Voter (2013)[2] 
523
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6315
IDD : area code +63 (0)38
PSGC071246009

The barangay's total land area is 651 hectares (1,610 acres).[3] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 709.[1]

Buenavista celebrates its annual fiesta on the last Saturday of April in honor of their patron saint.

Geography

Located on the southwestern most tip of the municipality, Buenavista is bounded to the north by Los Angeles, to the east by Governor Boyles, to the west by the municipality of San Miguel and to the south by the municipality of Pilar. It is 35 km (22 mi) from the town center, Poblacion, making it the most remote barangay of the town.

Buenavista has the highest elevation of Ubay's barangays. Much of its area is plains and hills suitable for farming.

History

The original name of the place was Compra, when it was part of barangay Babag in Dagohoy town. It was named Buenavista from the Spanish buena vista, which means beautiful view.

In 1954, it became a separate barangay and was annexed to Ubay during the time of former mayor Ricardo Boyles, despite opposition from the local residents.[4] The town of Pilar also wanteded to annexe the barrio but failed.

In the same year, 1954, a school building was constructed. It began with one school teacher for primary education.

Government

There are seven puroks overseen by the elected kagawads.

Facilities and Services
  • Barangay Chapel
  • Barangay Hall
  • Barangay Health Center
  • Barangay Stage
  • Basketball Court
  • Day Care Center
  • Elementary School
  • Multi-purpose Pavement
  • 7 Purok Kiosks
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References
  1. Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. Project of Precincts for the 2013 Barangay Elections
  3. "Comprehensive Assessment of the Agricultural Extension System in the Philippines: Case Study of LGU Extension in Ubay, Bohol" (PDF). Philippine Institute for Development Studies. April 30, 2007. p. 127. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  4. "Barangay Buenavista". Ubay Past and Present. The Bohol Provincial Library. 30 October 1990.
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