Sigma, Capiz
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Sigma | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Sigma | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname: The Heart of Capiz | |
 Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Sigma | |
.svg)  Sigma Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E / 11.4214°N 122.6662°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Dante Rizal A. Eslabon (1Capiz) |
| • Vice Mayor | Stephen F. Alayon (PDP) |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 23,201 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 32,628 |
| • Density | 320.79/km2 (830.85/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,208 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 14.66 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 179.8 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 296.4 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 71.19 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 39.85 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5816 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Sigma, officially the Municipality of Sigma (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Sigma; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sigma), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,628 people.[5]
The town got its named after the legendary Datu Sikma, which was transcribed as Sigma by the Spanish colonizers.
Geography
Sigma is 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Roxas City, the provincial capital.
Barangays
Sigma is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Acbo
- Amaga
- Balucuan
- Bangonbangon
- Capuyhan
- Cogon
- Dayhagon
- Guintas
- Malapad Cogon
- Mangoso
- Mansacul
- Matangcong
- Matinabus
- Mianay
- Oyong
- Pagbunitan
- Parian
- Pinamalatican
- Poblacion Norte
- Poblacion Sur
- Tawog
Climate
| Climate data for Sigma, 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[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5,205 | — |
| 1918 | 8,303 | +3.16% |
| 1939 | 10,628 | +1.18% |
| 1948 | 10,898 | +0.28% |
| 1960 | 12,649 | +1.25% |
| 1970 | 15,911 | +2.32% |
| 1975 | 18,536 | +3.11% |
| 1980 | 20,043 | +1.58% |
| 1990 | 25,089 | +2.27% |
| 1995 | 25,801 | +0.53% |
| 2000 | 27,366 | +1.27% |
| 2007 | 28,709 | +0.66% |
| 2010 | 29,138 | +0.54% |
| 2015 | 30,134 | +0.64% |
| 2020 | 31,688 | +1.06% |
| 2024 | 32,628 | +0.70% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Sigma was 32,628 people,[13] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.
