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Vincenzo A. Sagun
Vincenzo A. Sagun, officially the Municipality of Vincenzo A. Sagun (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Vincenzo A. Sagun; Subanen: Benwa Vincenzo A. Sagun; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Vincenzo A. Sagun; Tagalog: Bayan ng Vincenzo A. Sagun), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,852 people.

The municipality is named after Zamboanga del Sur Governor and Representative Vincenzo Sagun.

History

The municipality was created as Vincenzo Sagun through Batas Pambansa Blg. 173 which was approved on February 8, 1982; thirteen barangays in Margosatubig had been separated with Cabatan designated the seat of government. A plebiscite for ratification, along with ten more newly-created local entities including Roseller Lim (now in Zamboanga Sibugay), was held on May 17, coinciding with the barangay elections.

Government expenses was minimized relative to this political exercise. Majority of the electorate of the affected barangays voted in favor of the creation of the municipality.

Geography

Vicenzo A. Sagun is a coastal municipality that is found in the southern section of Zamboanga del Sur. It is in the Baganian Peninsula, some 60 kilometers northwest of the province's capital of Pagadian City. As for its boundaries, the municipality of Margosatubig can be found on the north, while the south is occupied by Maligay Bay and Dumanquilas Bay, on the southeast and the southwest, respectively. The municipality of Dimataling cradles it on the east. The total area of Vincenzo A. Sagun makes up 8.15% of Zamboanga del Sur's area, and .041% of the whole Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

Of the 14 barangays that Vincenzo Sagun has, 11 of them are coastal, and most of the inhabitants are fisherfolk by trade and livelihood. The municipality is noted for its rich marine resources, with some parts being groomed to be prime tourist aquatic spot. One of the Vincenzo Sagun's featured products are the dried fish which are usually exported to the other provinces.

Climate

Climate data for Vincenzo A. Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		21
(70) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 22
(0.9) 		18
(0.7) 		23
(0.9) 		24
(0.9) 		67
(2.6) 		120
(4.7) 		132
(5.2) 		156
(6.1) 		119
(4.7) 		124
(4.9) 		54
(2.1) 		24
(0.9) 		883
(34.6)
Average rainy days 9.4 9.1 11.5 11.9 20.1 22.5 22.4 23.2 21.5 22.2 15.7 11.5 201
Source: Meteoblue

Barangays

Vincenzo A. Sagun is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Ambulon
  • Biu-os
  • Cogon
  • Danan
  • Kabatan (Poblacion)
  • Kapatagan
  • Limason
  • Linoguayan
  • Lumbal
  • Lunib
  • Maculay
  • Maraya
  • Sagucan
  • Walingwaling

Sitios:

  • Liangan, Kabatan
  • Lote, Limason
  • Borbon, Kapatagan
  • Sumbaga, Walingwaling
  • Kabuling, Danan

Demographics

Population census of Vincenzo A. Sagun
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,294—    
1995 17,410+0.13%
2000 19,072+1.97%
2007 19,984+0.65%
2010 20,583+1.08%
2015 23,759+2.77%
2020 24,852+0.89%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Vincenzo A. Sagun

10
20
30
40
50
2006
34.70
2009
46.52
2012
46.17
2015
45.51
2018
30.81
2021
28.09

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

College

High schools

  • Cogon National High School
  • Judge Edmundo S. Pinga National High School
  • Kabatan National High School
  • Sagucan National High School
  • Maraya National High School

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Vincenzo A. Sagun | (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. ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". 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. ^ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 173". The Lawphil Project. Arellano Law Foundation. February 8, 1982. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Proclamation No. 2188, s. 1982". Official Gazette (Philippines). Government of the Philippines. April 29, 1982. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "Vincenzo A. Sagun: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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