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 | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Sigma Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district of Capiz |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Christopher T. Andaya |
| • Vice Mayor | Stephen F. Alayon |
| • Representative | Fredenil H. Castro |
| • Electorate | 22,137 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 30,134 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,373 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 18.28% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱86,181,293.77 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5816 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Native languages | Capiznon 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
| 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% |
| 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.
References
- Municipality of Sigma | (DILG)
- "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "Sigma: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- 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.
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