Sapian
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| Municipality of Sapian | |
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Map of Capiz with Sapian highlighted
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  Sapian Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′38″N 122°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 | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Arthur John H. Biñas |
| • Vice Mayor | Ralph C. Odrunia |
| • Representative | Fredenil H. Castro |
| • Municipal Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 18,789 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105.24 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]
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| • Total | 26,697 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,646 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence |
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| • Revenue | ₱ 109.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 339.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 95.61 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 77.11 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code |
5806
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| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
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 provinceofCapiz, 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.
Sapian is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| Climate data for Sapian, Capiz | |||||||||||||
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| 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[6] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 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.
Capiznon and Hiligaynon are the main languages of Sapian, but Aklanon is also spoken and understood due to its proximity to Aklan.
In the center of town (orpoblacion) 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.
Poverty incidence of Sapian
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] |
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Places adjacent to Sapian
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