Sogod, Cebu

Sogod, officially the Municipality of Sogod (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Sogod; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sogod), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 35,108 people.[3]

Sogod
Municipality of Sogod
Tropical forest and farmland
Map of Cebu with Sogod highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Sogod
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°45′N 124°00′E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceCebu
District5th District
Founded1921
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorRichard B. Streegan
  Vice MayorLissa Marie D. Streegan
  RepresentativeVincent Franco D. Frasco
  Electorate23,580 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
  Total119.23 km2 (46.03 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
  Total35,108
  Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
  Households
8,416
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence29.19% (2015)[4]
  Revenue₱92,312,499.93 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6007
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)32
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

It is 61 kilometres (38 mi) north of Cebu City and is bordered on the north by the town of Borbon, to the west by the town of Tuburan, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the town of Catmon.

Tropical forest and farmland near Sogod

Barangays

Sogod comprises 18 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[5]
072247001 Ampongol 2.8% 979 789 4.19%
072247002 Bagakay 2.1% 728 681 1.28%
072247003 Bagatayam 6.8% 2,396 2,110 2.45%
072247004 Bawo 7.6% 2,679 2,338 2.63%
072247005 Cabalawan 8.1% 2,829 2,793 0.24%
072247006 Cabangahan 2.9% 1,031 876 3.15%
072247007 Calumboyan 8.2% 2,896 2,479 3.00%
072247009 Dakit 2.4% 840 1,056 −4.26%
072247010 Damolog 9.8% 3,433 2,912 3.18%
072247011 Ibabao 7.0% 2,444 1,535 9.26%
072247012 Liki 5.4% 1,911 1,625 3.13%
072247013 Lubo 2.8% 1,000 807 4.17%
072247014 Mohon 3.3% 1,158 972 3.39%
072247015 Nahusan 3.0% 1,068 976 1.73%
072247019 Pansoy 4.5% 1,586 1,455 1.66%
072247016 Poblacion 9.9% 3,472 3,086 2.27%
072247017 Tabunok 10.1% 3,539 3,147 2.26%
072247018 Takay 3.2% 1,119 989 2.38%
Total 35,108 30,626 2.63%

Climate

Climate data for Sogod, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
30
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70
(2.8)
49
(1.9)
62
(2.4)
78
(3.1)
138
(5.4)
201
(7.9)
192
(7.6)
185
(7.3)
192
(7.6)
205
(8.1)
156
(6.1)
111
(4.4)
1,639
(64.6)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.6 13.1 14.5 24.2 27.9 28.4 27.7 27.1 27.4 22.5 15.9 252.7
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics

Population census of Sogod
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,071    
1939 14,479+2.44%
1948 15,687+0.89%
1960 16,798+0.57%
1970 18,731+1.09%
1975 19,617+0.93%
1980 20,626+1.01%
1990 23,426+1.28%
1995 25,186+1.37%
2000 27,432+1.85%
2007 28,955+0.75%
2010 30,626+2.06%
2015 35,108+2.64%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][7][8]

Attractions

  • St James the Apostle Parish
  • Bagatayam Falls
  • Binaliw Cold Spring

References

  1. Municipality of Sogod | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central 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. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. "Sogod: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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