Sapian

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Not to be confused with Saipan.
Sapian
Flag of Sapian
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CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • MayorArthur John H. Biñas
 • Vice MayorRalph C. Odrunia
 • RepresentativeFredenil H. Castro
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
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 • Revenue₱ 
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Service provider
 • Electricity—
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
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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, making it the least populated municipality in the province.[3] It is 27 kilometres (17 mi) from Roxas City, the provincial capital.

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.PSGC unknown Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agsilab
  • Agtatacay Norte
  • Agtatacay Sur
  • Bilao
  • Damayan
  • Dapdapan
  • Lonoy
  • Majanlud
  • Maninang
  • Poblacion

Climate

Climate data for Sapian, Capiz
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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 days 12.3 9.0 9.9 10.0 18.5 25.0 27.4 26.0 25.9 24.9 17.9 14.2 221
Source: Meteoblue[4]

Demographics

Population census of Sapian
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7]

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

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8]

References

  1. ^
  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. ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Sapian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  5. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  8. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

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