Sagñay, Camarines Sur

Sagñay
Municipality

Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Sagñay
Sagñay

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°36′N 123°31′E / 13.6°N 123.52°E / 13.6; 123.52Coordinates: 13°36′N 123°31′E / 13.6°N 123.52°E / 13.6; 123.52
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Camarines Sur
District 3rd district
Barangays 19
Government[1]
 • Mayor Evelyn B. Fuentebella Liberal Party
Area[2]
 • Total 154.76 km2 (59.75 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 34,546
 • Density 220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4421
IDD : area code  +63 (0)54
Income class 3rd class; partially urban

Sagñay [ˈsaŋaj] is a third class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 34,546 people.[3]

Atulayan Island is under the jurisdiction of this municipality.

History

Sagñay was 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 by the order of Governor General Narciso Claveria.

The parish of St. Andrew was founded in the same year that Sagñay gained its independence as a town. The town's annual fiesta is held every November 30.Based from Atanacio.

Barangays

Sagñay is subdivided into 19 barangays.[2]

  • Aniog
  • Atulayan
  • Bongalon
  • Buracan
  • Casuna
  • Del Carmen
  • Kilantaao
  • Kilomaon
  • Mabca
  • Minadongjol
  • Nato
  • Patitinan
  • San Antonio (Pob.)
  • San Isidro (Pob.)
  • San Roque (Pob.)
  • Santo Niño
  • Sibaguan
  • Tinorongan
  • Vinagre

Demographics

Population census of Sagñay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,422—    
1995 26,530+3.20%
2000 26,619+0.07%
2007 29,082+1.23%
2010 31,314+2.73%
2015 34,546+1.89%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5]

In the 2015 census, the population of Sagñay, Camarines Sur, was 34,546 people,[3] with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: CAMARINES SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region V (BICOL REGION)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Region V (BICOL REGION)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
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