Buenavista

IJsselstein, Monday, 14 February 2011

Buenavista is a town on the northern coast of the province. At one time, it was a barrio of Inabanga and later of Getafe. Formerly, 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 green hills and slopes, they were very much impressed by the scenic spots and 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 Inabanga and annexed to Getafe. It was made an independent municipality in 1960.

Fiesta

Buenavista celebrate its town fiesta on the 7th of October in honor of Santo Rosario.

Buenavista Police Station: +63 38 513 9073; +63 38 9134 9127

Website: www.buenavista.gov.ph

(Based on figures from the census of 2000 and 2010 from NSO)

Jeroen Hellingman

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