Buenavista, officially the Municipality of Buenavista (; ), is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,095 people.

Buenavista is from Tagbilaran.

Buenavista celebrates its fiesta on October 7, to honor the town patron Santo Rosario.

History

Pangpang was the original name of the place, located between the municipalities of Getafe and Inabanga. During Spanish period, Pangpang is part of Getafe in civil aspect but part of Inabanga in religious aspect. Later, it was named Buenavista which means beautiful view in Spanish, and further divided into barangay Buenavista Norte and Buenavista Sur.

On October 26, 1959, barangays of Buenavista Norte, Buenavista Sur, and Cabul-an Island, separated from Getafe to become the independent municipality of Buenavista, through Executive Order No. 362 signed by President Carlos P. Garcia.

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Demographics

Economy

Education

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Buenavista Bohol 1.JPG|Aerial view

Buenavista Bohol 3.JPG|Public market

buenavistachurch.jpg|Roman Catholic Church

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References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Municipality of Buenavista
  • Buenavista