Sigma, Capiz

Municipality in Capiz, Philippines
Municipality in Western Visayas, Philippines
Flag of Sigma
Flag
Nickname: 
The Heart of Capiz
Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted
Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted
11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E / 11.4214°N 122.6662°E / 11.4214; 122.6662CountryPhilippinesRegionWestern VisayasProvinceCapizDistrict 2nd districtBarangays21 (see Barangays)Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan • MayorDante Rizal A. Eslabon • Vice MayorChristopher T. Andaya • RepresentativeJane T. Castro • Municipal Council
Members
  • Esperedion C. Pelaez
  • Thomas B. Lagulay
  • Norman T. Marcelino
  • Fernando B. Capapas
  • Christopher L. Alayon
  • Vicente T. Andaya III
  • Isidro B. Berino
  • Jaime F. Apoyo
 • Electorate22,835 voters (2022)Area • Total101.71 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]
 • Total31,688 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi) • Households
8,208Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class • Poverty incidence
6.38
% (2018)[4] • Revenue₱ 132.7 million (2020) • Assets₱ 212.7 million (2020) • Expenditure₱ 105.6 million (2020) • Liabilities₱ 36.05 million (2020)Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)ZIP code
5816
PSGC
061916000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36Native languagesCapisnon
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".

Geography

Barangays

Sigma is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • 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
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

Population census of Sigma
YearPop.±% 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
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References

  1. ^  Municipality of Sigma | (DILG)
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Sigma: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links

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