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Buenavista, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Buenavista is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,787. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,787 Population 30/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Buenavista

Buenavista

Buenavista, officially the Municipality of Buenavista, is a municipality and the largest settlement in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,352 people.

People

Population3,787
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population3,787
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates10.7987°, 123.5544°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenavista

Buenavista is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 3,787. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.9 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates10.7987°N, 123.5544°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 119 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 97 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 136 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 132 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 86 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 132 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 138 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 29 km
2021 Rai Category 4 83 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 196 km
2020 Molave Category 1 281 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 252 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 102 km
2015 Melor Category 4 217 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 274 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 274 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 162 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 47 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 202 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 100 km
2006 Durian Category 4 289 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 252 km
2006 Utor Category 3 114 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 209 km
2005 Roke Category 1 29 km
2004 Nida Category 5 300 km
1998 Faith Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 97 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 36 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 37 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 63 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 134 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 146 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 177 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 6.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in

Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Buenavista

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buenavista National High School
Buenavista Elementary School
Rizal Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Buenavista

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Buenavista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros

Libraries in Buenavista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cadiz City Library0.0
Sagay City Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenavista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asturias New Public Market
Asturias Public Market
Cadiz City Public Market
Calatrava Public Market
Paraiso Market
Sagay Public Market
Sagay Public Market
Toboso Public Market

Airports Near Buenavista

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Area
192.8 km² (74.4 mi²)
Founded
1856
Postal Code
6124
Website
escalantecity.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 3,787 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 126.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buenavista?

Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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