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Sogod, Cebu

Coordinates: 10°45′N 124°00′E / 10.75°N 124°E / 10.75; 124
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Sogod
Municipality
Municipality of Sogod
Tropical forest and farmland
Tropical forest and farmland
Map of Cebu with Sogod highlighted
Map of Cebu with Sogod highlighted
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Sogod is located in Philippines
Sogod
Sogod
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°45′N 124°00′E / 10.75°N 124°E / 10.75; 124
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 5th district
Founded1921
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLissa Marie Durano-Streegan
 • Vice MayorRichard B. Streegan
 • RepresentativeVincent Franco D. Frasco
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate24,831 voters (2022)
Area
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 • Total119.23 km2 (46.03 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Highest elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total39,447
 • Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
 • Households
9,878
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
37.09
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 188.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 428.7 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 157.3 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 44.69 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6007
PSGC
072247000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

Sogod, officially the Municipality of Sogod (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Sogod; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sogod), is a 2nd class municipality located in the northeastern part of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,447 people.[3]

It is 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Cebu City and is bordered on the north by the town of Borbon, to the west by the towns of Tuburan and Tabuelan, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the town of Catmon.

Geography

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Barangays

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Sogod is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks (otherwise known as sitios).

The municipality has 6 coastal barangays and 12 upland barangays. Out of the 18 barangays in the municipality, the coastal barangays with the inclusion of Barangay Ibabao are considered to be urbanized and 11 are rural.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[5]
072247001 Ampongol 2.5% 979 789 ▴ 2.18%
072247002 Bagakay 1.8% 728 681 ▴ 0.67%
072247003 Bagatayam 6.1% 2,396 2,110 ▴ 1.28%
072247004 Bawo 6.8% 2,679 2,338 ▴ 1.37%
072247005 Cabalawan 7.2% 2,829 2,793 ▴ 0.13%
072247006 Cabangahan 2.6% 1,031 876 ▴ 1.64%
072247007 Calumboyan 7.3% 2,896 2,479 ▴ 1.57%
072247009 Dakit 2.1% 840 1,056 ▾ −2.26%
072247010 Damolog 8.7% 3,433 2,912 ▴ 1.66%
072247011 Ibabao 6.2% 2,444 1,535 ▴ 4.76%
072247012 Liki 4.8% 1,911 1,625 ▴ 1.63%
072247013 Lubo 2.5% 1,000 807 ▴ 2.17%
072247014 Mohon 2.9% 1,158 972 ▴ 1.77%
072247015 Nahus‑an 2.7% 1,068 976 ▴ 0.90%
072247019 Pansoy 4.0% 1,586 1,455 ▴ 0.87%
072247016 Poblacion 8.8% 3,472 3,086 ▴ 1.19%
072247017 Tabunok 9.0% 3,539 3,147 ▴ 1.18%
072247018 Takay 2.8% 1,119 989 ▴ 1.24%
Total 39,447 30,626 ▴ 2.56%

Climate

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Climate data for Sogod, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

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Tropical forest and farmland near Sogod
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%
2020 39,447+2.32%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8][9]

Tourism

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  • St. James the Great Parish
  • Bagatayam Falls
  • Binaliw Cold Spring
  • Sacaan Sea Breeze Resort
  • El Mar Resort
  • Northsky Beach Resort
  • North Coast Beach Resort
  • Paseo de Porferio
  • Northern Aire Restaurant

Handicrafts

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Sogod is known for its quality craftsmanship in making handwoven furniture, handcrafted with passion and love by our Sogoranon weavers, collectively known as 'Weavers of Hope'. Their products are found in Barangay Liki, Sogod, Cebu.

Literary Prominence

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Sogod is home to several known Cebuano writers such as Santiago Pepito, Benjamin Montejo, Oliver Flores, Ma. Vera Naome Flores and Vincent Isles. Much of the municipality's profile and characteristics are often depicted in their respective narratives.

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Sogod | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Sogod: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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