Barangay Buenavista is a barangay in Coron, Palawan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Coron. It had a population of 1,315 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Nora Obiedo Ormido(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buenavista · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Buenavista
Situated in Coron, Palawan, Barangay Buenavista is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within MIMAROPA Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buenavista had a population of 1,315. This made it the 19th largest of 23 barangays in Coron by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buenavista accounted for approximately 1.89% of the total population of Coron, which stood at 69,439 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buenavista moved from 1,281 residents to 1,315, an intercensal change of +2.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Buenavista is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Coron is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buenavista, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buenavista ranks 289th by 2024 POPCEN population. Palawan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Buenavista is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Coron or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Buenavista from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
989
—
—
2020 CPH
1,281
+292
+29.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,315
+34
+2.7%
2015–2020: +29.5% total (+5.31%/yr).2020–2024: +2.7% total (+0.66%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Coron
19thof 23
Among the smaller barangays of Coron by population.
Share of Coron
1.9%
of the municipality's total 69,439 residents.
Rank in Palawan
289thof 433
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Coron (municipality) class
1st
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Buenavista
Where is Barangay Buenavista located?▾
Barangay Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buenavista hall?▾
Barangay Buenavista is located in Coron, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buenavista?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buenavista is Nora Obiedo Ormido (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buenavista?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buenavista is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Coron LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buenavista part of?▾
Barangay Buenavista is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Coron, Palawan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buenavista urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buenavista is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Coron?▾
Coron is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Buenavista.
Has the population of Barangay Buenavista been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buenavista went from 1,281 residents to 1,315 — a change of +2.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buenavista in?▾
Barangay Buenavista is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Palawan, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Coron.
How many barangays are in Coron?▾
Coron has 23 barangays, including Barangay Buenavista. You can browse the full list on our Coron page.
How many residents does Barangay Buenavista have?▾
Barangay Buenavista had a population of 1,315 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buenavista?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Coron is 5316. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Buenavista, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buenavista was last updated on 2026-05-24. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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