Sigma, Capiz

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 2015 census, it has a population of 30,134 people.[3]

Sigma
Municipality of Sigma
Nickname(s): 
The Heart of Capiz
Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Sigma
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E
Country Philippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceCapiz
District2nd district of Capiz
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorChristopher T. Andaya
  Vice MayorStephen F. Alayon
  CongressmanFredenil H. Castro
  Electorate22,137 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
  Total101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
  Total30,134
  Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
  Households
7,373
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence18.28% (2015)[4]
  Revenue (₱)86,181,293.77 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5816
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)36
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesCapiznon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog

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.[2]

  • 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
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 [5]

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%
2015 30,134+0.61%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of Sigma, Capiz, was 30,134 people,[3] with a density of 300 inhabitants per square kilometre or 780 inhabitants per square mile.

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References

  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Sigma: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. 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.
  8. "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.


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