Sagñay, Camarines Sur
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| Municipality of Sagñay | |
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| Government | |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 3rd district(Partido) |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Income class | 4th class municipality; partially urban |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 108.19 km² |
| Population
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29,082 |
Sagñay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 29,082 people.
[edit] History
Sagñay is an old town established in the late 17th century by the Spanish friars. Like the town of Lagonoy , Sañgay also formed part of the province of Albay but it was separated in the year 1846 as ordered by Governor General Narciso Claveria.
The parish of St. Andrew was founded in the same year that Sagñay gained its independence as a pueblo. The town's annual celebration of fiesta is held every November 30.
This town is blessed with several beautiful attractions from enchanting islands and beaches to mystery-filled caves. One of them is the Atulayan Island which is considered by writers as having a beautiful myth.
[edit] Barangays
Sagñay is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur
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