Sapian

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Sapian
Municipality
Municipality of Sapian
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Sapian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°29′38″N122°36′17″E / 11.4939°N 122.6047°E / 11.4939; 122.6047
Country Philippines
Region Western Visayas
Province Capiz
District 2nd district
Barangays 10 (see Barangays)
Government
  [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 •  Mayor Arthur John H. Biñas
 •  Vice Mayor Ralph C. Odrunia
 •  Representative Fredenil H. Castro
 •  Municipal Council
Members
 •  Electorate 18,789 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total105.24 km2 (40.63 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total26,697
 • Density250/km2 (660/sq mi)
 •  Households
6,646
Economy
 •  Income class 4th municipal income class
 •  Poverty incidence
8.96
% (2018) [4]
 •  Revenue ₱ 109.9 million (2020)
 •  Assets ₱ 339.8 million (2020)
 •  Expenditure ₱ 95.61 million (2020)
 •  Liabilities ₱ 77.11 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5806
PSGC
061915000
IDD  :  area code  +63 (0)36
Native languages Capiznon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Website www.sapian.gov.ph

Sapian, officially the Municipality of Sapian (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Sapian; Aklanon: Banwa it Sapian; Tagalog : Bayan ng Sapian), and sometimes spelled Sapi-an, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,697 people. [3] It is 27 kilometres (17 mi) from Roxas City, the provincial capital.

Contents

Sapian Bay which is situated in the northern part of the municipality is geographically joined with Capiz Bay. The 30 km2 Sapian and Capiz shallow sea bays has extensive intertidal mudflats, sandy beaches, mangrove swamps, estuaries of several small rivers, and associated coastal lagoons and marshes. Sapian Bay which opens up to the Sibuyan Sea is a source of livelihood for many Sapianons. Marine produce from Sapian Bay include green mussels "tahong", oyster "talaba", lobster and different species of fish, and clams. Many lands near sea water were developed into fishponds that produce milkfish (bangus), prawns and crabs.

Another source of livelihood is agriculture. Carpets of rice fields, trees and flowers can be seen as one travels through Sapian along the national road which connect Roxas City to Iloilo and Aklan. The ricefield along the national road are slowly disappearing to give way to housing developments. Sapian's main agricultural produce are rice and coconuts.

Geography

Barangays

Sapian is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.  [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Sapian, Capiz
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °C (°F)27
(81)		28
(82)		29
(84)		31
(88)		32
(90)		31
(88)		30
(86)		30
(86)		29
(84)		29
(84)		29
(84)		27
(81)		29
(85)
Average low °C (°F)23
(73)		23
(73)		23
(73)		24
(75)		25
(77)		25
(77)		24
(75)		24
(75)		24
(75)		24
(75)		24
(75)		23
(73)		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)61
(2.4)		39
(1.5)		46
(1.8)		48
(1.9)		90
(3.5)		144
(5.7)		152
(6.0)		145
(5.7)		163
(6.4)		160
(6.3)		120
(4.7)		90
(3.5)		1,258
(49.4)
Average rainy days12.39.09.910.018.525.027.426.025.924.917.914.2221
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics

Population census of Sapian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,185—    
1918 4,398+2.17%
1939 7,391+2.50%
1948 8,218+1.19%
1960 11,638+2.94%
1970 14,171+1.99%
1975 17,395+4.20%
1980 18,753+1.51%
1990 22,011+1.62%
1995 22,534+0.44%
2000 22,912+0.36%
2007 23,552+0.38%
2010 24,779+1.87%
2015 25,821+0.79%
2020 26,697+0.66%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9] [10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Sapian was 26,697 people, [3] with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.

Language

Capiznon and Hiligaynon are the main languages of Sapian, but Aklanon is also spoken and understood due to its proximity to Aklan.

The town center

In the center of town (or poblacion) is a well-maintained park known simply as the plaza. It is the venue of many celebrations especially during the town fiesta. The people of Sapian show lavish cultural and religious celebrations from July 22 to 26 each year in honour of their patron saint Santa Ana.

A few meters away from the plaza is the municipal hall which holds local government offices. Next to it is the barangay hall and health clinic. Nearby is Sapian Elementary School, two big churches, the Catholic Church and the Aglipayan Church, and the public market.

About one kilometre from the town center is Sapian National High School and Capiz State University (CAPSU) Sapian Campus.

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Sapian
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [11] [12]
[13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

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References

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  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.
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