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Buenavista, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Buenavista is a mid-size city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 70,691. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

70,691 Population 385/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
126.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Buenavista

Buenavista

Buenavista, officially the Municipality of Buenavista, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 68,892 people.

People

Population70,691
Density385/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain126.3 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population70,691
Population Density385 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates8.9769°, 125.4089°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation126.3 inches (3,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenavista

Buenavista is a mid-size city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 70,691. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Buenavista

Buenavista has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.2°C), the coldest is Feb (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3977 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 19.6° / 31.2° 585.5
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 19.2° / 30.5° 410.8
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 19.4° / 31.3° 314.8
Apr 25.3°C / 78°F 20.1° / 32.5° 254.1
May 26.2°C / 79°F 21.6° / 34° 253.8
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 33.8° 256.1
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.3° 264.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22° / 34° 233.5
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 33.9° 200.3
Oct 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.2° 275.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 21.3° / 32.2° 398.0
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.1° 530.3
Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area183.6 sq mi (475.6 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates8.9769°N, 125.4089°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.3"
232% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,855 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 117 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 126 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 120 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 110 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 115 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 138 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 99 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 104 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 146 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 87 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 205 km
2021 Rai Category 5 119 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 210 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 97 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 266 km
2006 Utor Category 1 259 km
2005 Roke Category 1 235 km
1995 Zack Category 2 172 km
1994 Axel Category 4 204 km
1994 Owen Category 1 138 km
1993 Nell Category 1 83 km
1990 Mike Category 4 151 km
1988 Skip Category 4 223 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 299 km
1986 Marge Category 2 80 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 251 km
1984 Ike Category 4 81 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 117 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 85 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 147 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 18.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in

Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.3") and April the driest (7.3").

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Schools in Buenavista

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holistic Heart Study Center,Inc.
St. James High School
Buenavista Institute
Cogon Central Elementary School
Sacol Elementary School
Buenavista Integrated School & Special Education Center
Buenavista Special Education High School
Buenavista Central Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Buenavista

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Iligan MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Butuan MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao MP3

Museums in Buenavista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan

Libraries in Buenavista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Cabadbaran City Library0.0
Hon. Elisa R. Ochoa Learning Commons0.0
PSHS-CRC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenavista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ampayon Public Market
Ampayon Public Market
Buenavista Market
Butuan Farmer's Market
Cabadbaran Public Market
Cabubuhan Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Langihan Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Magallanes Public Market
Mancao Market
RTR Public Market
Vinapor Public Market

Hotels in Buenavista

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Casa Paulino

Restaurants in Buenavista

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NuevaVista Bar & Grill

Cafes in Buenavista

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jaco's Kitchen

Clinics in Buenavista

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alicia Birthing Clinic
Ebarle

Gas Stations in Buenavista

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blu Energy
Equal
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Buenavista

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Kolesyum

Airports Near Buenavista

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Buenavista

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alicia Birthing Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Joyce Aesthetics
Dr Joyce Aesthetics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buenavista

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buenavista Bible Baptist Church
Iglesia ni Cristo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Withness
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Withness

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Area
475.6 km² (183.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8601

Around Buenavista

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Hotels 1
Parks 2

Things to See Near Buenavista

7 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Masao Beach
🗼 Lighthouses (4)
  • • Agusan River Lighthouse
  • • Masao Lighthouse
  • • Nasipit New Lighthouse
  • • Nasipit Old Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Mayapay
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Alicia's Ridge

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buenavista

What is the population of Buenavista?

Buenavista has a population of 70,691 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 385 people per square mile, spread across 183.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buenavista?

Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.3 inches.

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