Sugpon

Sugpon, officially the Municipality of Sugpon (Ilocano: Ili ti Sugpon; Filipino: Bayan ng Sugpon), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,930 people.[3]

Sugpon
Municipality
Municipality of Sugpon
Official seal of Sugpon
Seal
Map of Ilocos Sur with Sugpon highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Sugpon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Sugpon is located in Philippines
Sugpon
Sugpon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°50′41″N 120°30′55″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays6 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDaniel C. Laño
 • Vice MayorRene Crisanto L. Lubrin
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate2,726 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total57.11 km2 (22.05 sq mi)
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Highest elevation
813 m (2,667 ft)
Lowest elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total4,930
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
 • Households
949
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
10.08
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 108.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 472.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 47.95 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 75.76 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2717
PSGC
012931000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesKankanaey
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.sugpon.gov.ph

Geography

Barangays

Sugpon is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • Balbalayang (Poblacion)
  • Banga
  • Caoayan
  • Danac
  • Licungan (Cullang)
  • Pangotan

Climate
Climate data for Sugpon, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27
(1.1)		 31
(1.2)		 40
(1.6)		 71
(2.8)		 207
(8.1)		 237
(9.3)		 286
(11.3)		 261
(10.3)		 261
(10.3)		 254
(10.0)		 88
(3.5)		 46
(1.8)		 1,809
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.4 9.3 12.7 17.0 25.4 26.8 27.4 26.1 25.0 21.0 15.5 10.6 226.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[5]

Demographics
Population census of Sugpon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4—    
1918 2,407+53.21%
1939 2,868+0.84%
1948 2,159−3.11%
1960 1,968−0.77%
1970 2,432+2.14%
1975 2,380−0.43%
1980 3,018+4.86%
1990 2,844−0.59%
1995 3,381+3.29%
2000 3,513+0.82%
2007 3,936+1.58%
2010 3,820−1.08%
2015 4,585+3.54%
2020 4,930+1.44%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

In the 2020 census, Sugpon had a population of 4,930.[3] The population density was 86 inhabitants per square kilometre (220/sq mi).

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Sugpon
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11]
[12][13][14][15][16]

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Sugpon, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[17]
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Daniel C. Laño
Vice-Mayor Rene Crisanto L. Lubrin
Councilors Terence B. Yagyagen
Jose L. Abaag
Noli B. Pang-es
Nestor T. Sagayo
Roman A. Kitayan
Alma A. Yubos
Virgilio P. Quinio
Zorobhabell C. Apolog

References
  1.  Municipality of Sugpon | (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 I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Sugpon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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