Sigma, Province of Capiz
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 5816 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,688 |
| Density (2020) | 312 / km2 (807 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 25' North, 122° 40' East (11.4211, 122.6658) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.3 feet) |
Sigma is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Capiz.
The municipality has a land area of 101.71 square kilometers or 39.27 square miles which constitutes 3.92% of Capiz's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,688. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Capiz province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 312 inhabitants per square kilometer or 807 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sigma has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acbo | 3.41% | 1,081 | 1,017 | 6.29% | 1.29% |
| Amaga | 7.84% | 2,483 | 2,263 | 9.72% | 1.97% |
| Balucuan | 3.62% | 1,147 | 1,185 | -3.21% | -0.68% |
| Bangonbangon | 4.78% | 1,516 | 1,292 | 17.34% | 3.42% |
| Capuyhan | 2.01% | 637 | 525 | 21.33% | 4.15% |
| Cogon | 3.62% | 1,146 | 1,092 | 4.95% | 1.02% |
| Dayhagon | 2.90% | 918 | 869 | 5.64% | 1.16% |
| Guintas | 2.97% | 942 | 869 | 8.40% | 1.71% |
| Malapad Cogon | 4.54% | 1,439 | 1,308 | 10.02% | 2.03% |
| Mangoso | 8.28% | 2,625 | 2,483 | 5.72% | 1.18% |
| Mansacul | 3.46% | 1,095 | 905 | 20.99% | 4.09% |
| Matangcong | 3.99% | 1,263 | 1,156 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Matinabus | 3.51% | 1,112 | 1,110 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Mianay | 11.90% | 3,771 | 3,658 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Oyong | 3.72% | 1,180 | 1,068 | 10.49% | 2.12% |
| Pagbunitan | 3.98% | 1,261 | 1,313 | -3.96% | -0.85% |
| Parian | 10.49% | 3,323 | 3,113 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Pinamalatican | 2.69% | 853 | 749 | 13.89% | 2.77% |
| Poblacion Norte | 3.85% | 1,221 | 1,408 | -13.28% | -2.95% |
| Poblacion Sur | 5.75% | 1,821 | 1,896 | -3.96% | -0.85% |
| Tawog | 2.70% | 854 | 855 | -0.12% | -0.02% |
| Sigma Total | 31,688 | 30,134 | 5.16% | 1.06% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sigma for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,181,293.77.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,357,096.22 | – |
| 2010 | 49,147,050.02 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 54,302,882.97 | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 56,101,797.45 | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 61,498,287.46 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 68,285,250.33 | 11.04% |
| 2015 | 78,517,344.58 | 14.98% |
| 2016 | 86,181,293.77 | 9.76% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sigma in the 2015 Census was 30,134 broken down into 7,418 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,084 | 4,782 | 5.25 | |
| 25,796 | 5,044 | 5.11 | |
| 27,359 | 5,541 | 4.94 | |
| 28,691 | 6,141 | 4.67 | |
| 29,131 | 6,668 | 4.37 | |
| 30,134 | 7,418 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sigma is 15 to 19, with 3,070 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 430 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 466 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,234 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,860 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,899 | 9.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,070 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,825 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,255 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,042 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,954 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,730 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,598 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,545 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,345 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,111 | 3.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 766 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 571 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 430 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 433 | 1.44% |
| Total | 30,134 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sigma grew from 5,205 in 1903 to 31,688 in 2020, an increase of 26,483 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 1,554 people, from the previous population of 30,134 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,205 | – | |
| 8,303 | 2.99% | |
| 10,628 | 1.24% | |
| 10,898 | 0.26% | |
| 12,649 | 1.32% | |
| 15,911 | 2.27% | |
| 18,536 | 3.11% | |
| 20,043 | 1.58% | |
| 25,089 | 2.27% | |
| 25,801 | 0.53% | |
| 27,366 | 1.27% | |
| 28,709 | 0.66% | |
| 29,138 | 0.54% | |
| 30,134 | 0.64% | |
| 31,688 | 1.06% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sigma for the year 2019 was 22,137, broken down into 11,002 males and 11,135 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sigma is situated at approximately 11° 25' North, 122° 40' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sigma are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Dao, Capiz, Mambusao, Capiz, Cuartero, Capiz, Sapian, Capiz, Ivisan, Capiz, and Panitan, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 395.46 kilometers (245.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dao, Capiz, 3.69 kilometers (2.29 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Mambusao, Capiz, 7.84 kilometers (4.87 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Cuartero, Capiz, 8.86 kilometers (5.50 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Sapian, Capiz, 10.53 kilometers (6.54 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Ivisan, Capiz, 11.45 kilometers (7.11 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Panitan, Capiz, 12.15 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 20.28 kilometers (12.60 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 34.46 kilometers (21.41 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 72.55 kilometers (45.08 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 76.69 kilometers (47.65 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Iloilo City, 80.20 kilometers (49.83 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 82.51 kilometers (51.27 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Distance from Manila: 395.46 kilometers (245.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.