MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA
This is a town in the northern coast of the province. At one time, it was a barrio of Inabanga and later of Getafe. In the early days, it was known as “Pangpang” because of a limestone cliff found in the barrio. When the Spaniards came to the shores of the place, with its verdant hills and slopes, they were very much impressed by the scenic spots with its natural beauty.They could not help but appreciate the beautiful view before them. Hence, they named the place “buenavista”, meaning “good view”.In 1874, Buenavista was separated from the town of Inabanga and annexed to the town of Getafe. It was made an independent municipality in 1960.
Municipal Officials: 2022-2025
| Mayor | : | Duallo, Dave Del Rosario |
| Vice Mayor | : | Tirol, Elsa Genson |
| SB Members: | : | Erojo, Rena Sotto |
| Celosia, Ralph Ungay | ||
| Bentillo, George Bautista | ||
| Torregosa, Phildon Lowell Añana | ||
| Añora, Danilo Hayag | ||
| Tampus, Vidal Estorgio | ||
| Lopez, Alicia Cabido | ||
| Celocia, Rey Bautista | ||
| ABC President | : | |
| SK President | : |
Facts and Figures:
| Location | : | Northern Part of Bohol |
| Congressional District | : | 2nd District |
| Number of Barangays | : | 35 Barangays |
| Income Classification | : | 4th(Per D.O. 32-01) |
| Ave. LGU Annual Income | : | P48,972,204.00 |
| Total Municipal Land Area | : | 87.30 sq. kms. |
| Timberland Area | : | 2,660 hectares (Mangrove Area-563 has.) |
| Alienable & Disposable (A & D) | : | 5,423 hectares |
| Soil Cover | : | Annam Clay, Hydrosol, Batuan Clay Loam and Ubay Loam |
| River Basins (Watershed Areas) | : | Dait RB, Inabanga RB |
| Population | : |
25,960 (2000) 26,443 (2007) 27,085 (2012 projected) |
| Average Population Growth Rate | : | 0.25% |
| Total Number of Households | : | 4,917 (2007 Census) |
| Major Industries | : | Fishing, farming, mat-weaving,nipa thatch-making |
| Literacy Rate | : | 92% |
| Higher Education Institutions | : | None |
| Number of Secondary Schools | : | 3 |
| Number of Primary/Elementary Schools | : | 18 Primary, 11 Elementary |
| Language/Dialect | : | Boholano (Binisaya) |
| Religion/Religious Affiliation (1990) | : | Roman Catholic |
| Main source of potable water | : | Groundwater |
| Water Supply | : |
L1 facilities – 9 water wells L3 system ( Poblacion, Asinan,Hunan, Sweetland, Bato, Dait, Cambuhat, Bugaong |
| Potable Water Demand | : |
2,614cu.m./day (CY 1998) 5,168 cu.m./day (CY 2030) |
| Estimated Groundwater Recharge | : | 77,904 cubic/d CY (2030) |
| Water Demand for Irrigation | : | None |
| Energization Status (as of CY 1999) | : | 35 Barangays Energized; 2,715 (61 %) households energized/connected; 4,472 potential house connection |
| No. of HH w/ accessed to Sanitary Toilets | : | 4,342 (74.02% CY 2010) |
| Drainage and Sewerage System | : | None |
| Number of Barangay Health Stations | : | 7 (20%) |
| Number of Hospital | : | 1 Municipal Infirmary Hospital |
| Number of Municipal Health Center | : | 1 |
| Number of Day Care Centers | : | 36 (102 %) |
| Carpable Areas | None | |
| Total Road Length | 90.66 kilometers | |
| Total Number of Bridges | 9 | |
| Communication System | Public calling station PLDT , Globe Telephone | |
| Official Website |