Sigma, Capiz
Sigma | |
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Municipality of Sigma | |
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Nickname(s): The Heart of Capiz | |
![]() Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted | |
![]() ![]() Sigma Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E / 11.4214°N 122.6662°ECoordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E / 11.4214°N 122.6662°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Capiz |
District | 2nd district |
Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Christopher T. Andaya |
• Vice Mayor | Stephen F. Alayon |
• Representative | Fredenil H. Castro |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 22,137 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi) |
Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
Highest elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [3] | |
• Total | 31,688 |
• Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
• Households | 7,373 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 18.28% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue | ₱132,735,003.79 (2020) |
• Assets | ₱212,731,323.68 (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱105,644,281.30 (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱36,053,898.69 (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 5816 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Native languages | Capiznon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Sigma, officially the Municipality of Sigma (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Sigma; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sigma), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,688 people. [3]
Sigma is 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Roxas City, the provincial capital.
It was named after the legendary Datu Sikma, which was corrupted by the Spaniards into Sigma, as they have difficulty in pronouncing the letter "k".
Barangays[]
Sigma is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. [5]
- Acbo
- Amaga
- Balucuan
- Bangonbangon
- Capuyhan
- Cogon
- Dayhagon
- Guintas
- Malapad Cogon
- Mangoso
- Mansacul
- Matangcong
- Matinabus
- Mianay
- Oyong
- Pagbunitan
- Parian
- Pinamalatican
- Poblacion Norte
- Poblacion Sur
- Tawog
Climate[]
Climate data for Sigma, Capiz | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
29 (85) |
Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 61 (2.4) |
39 (1.5) |
46 (1.8) |
48 (1.9) |
90 (3.5) |
144 (5.7) |
152 (6.0) |
145 (5.7) |
163 (6.4) |
160 (6.3) |
120 (4.7) |
90 (3.5) |
1,258 (49.4) |
Average rainy days | 12.3 | 9.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 18.5 | 25.0 | 27.4 | 26.0 | 25.9 | 24.9 | 17.9 | 14.2 | 221 |
Source: Meteoblue [6] |
Demographics[]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1903 | 5,205 | — |
1918 | 8,303 | +3.16% |
1939 | 10,628 | +1.18% |
1948 | 10,898 | +0.28% |
1960 | 12,649 | +1.25% |
1970 | 15,911 | +2.32% |
1975 | 18,536 | +3.11% |
1980 | 20,043 | +1.58% |
1990 | 25,089 | +2.27% |
1995 | 25,801 | +0.53% |
2000 | 27,366 | +1.27% |
2007 | 28,709 | +0.66% |
2010 | 29,138 | +0.54% |
2015 | 30,134 | +0.64% |
2020 | 31,688 | +0.99% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9][10] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Sigma, Capiz, was 31,688 people, [3] with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy[]
Poverty Incidence of Sigma | |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16] |
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Sigma | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Sigma: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
External links[]
Categories:
- Municipalities of Capiz
- Western Visayas geography stubs