Sigma, Capiz
Sigma | |
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| Municipality of Sigma | |
| Nickname: The Heart of Capiz | |
 Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted | |
.svg)  Sigma Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E / 11.4214°N 122.6662°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district of Capiz |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Christopher T. Andaya |
| • Electorate | 22,835 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 31,688 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5816 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 132.7 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Sigma, officially the Municipality of 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".
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
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[4][5][6][7] | ||
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.
References
- ^ Municipality of Sigma | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
 Province of Capiz | |
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Roxas (capital and largest city) | |
| Municipalities | |
| Component city | |
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