Sogod, officially the Municipality of Sogod (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Sogod; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sogod), is a 2nd class municipality located in the northeastern part of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,447 people.[3]
Sogod | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Sogod | |
 Tropical forest and farmland | |
 Map of Cebu with Sogod highlighted | |
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.svg)  Sogod Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°45′N 124°00′E / 10.75°N 124°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Lissa Marie Durano-Streegan |
| • Vice Mayor | Richard B. Streegan |
| • Representative | Vincent Franco D. Frasco |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 24,831 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 119.23 km2 (46.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 39,447 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,878 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 37.09 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 188.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 428.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 157.3 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 44.69 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Cebu 2 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6007 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
Sogod is 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Cebu City and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Tabuelan. It is bordered to the north by Borbon, to the west by Tuburan and Tabuelan, to the east by the Camotes Sea, and to the south by Catmon.
Geography
editBarangays
editSogod is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks (otherwise known as sitios).
The municipality has 6 coastal barangays and 12 upland barangays. Out of the 18 barangays in the municipality, the coastal barangays with the inclusion of Barangay Ibabao are considered to be urbanized and 11 are rural.
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[3] | 2010[5] | |||||
| 072247001 | Ampongol | 2.5% | 979 | 789 | 2.18% | |
| 072247002 | Bagakay | 1.8% | 728 | 681 | 0.67% | |
| 072247003 | Bagatayam | 6.1% | 2,396 | 2,110 | 1.28% | |
| 072247004 | Bawo | 6.8% | 2,679 | 2,338 | 1.37% | |
| 072247005 | Cabalawan | 7.2% | 2,829 | 2,793 | 0.13% | |
| 072247006 | Cabangahan | 2.6% | 1,031 | 876 | 1.64% | |
| 072247007 | Calumboyan | 7.3% | 2,896 | 2,479 | 1.57% | |
| 072247009 | Dakit | 2.1% | 840 | 1,056 | −2.26% | |
| 072247010 | Damolog | 8.7% | 3,433 | 2,912 | 1.66% | |
| 072247011 | Ibabao | 6.2% | 2,444 | 1,535 | 4.76% | |
| 072247012 | Liki | 4.8% | 1,911 | 1,625 | 1.63% | |
| 072247013 | Lubo | 2.5% | 1,000 | 807 | 2.17% | |
| 072247014 | Mohon | 2.9% | 1,158 | 972 | 1.77% | |
| 072247015 | Nahus‑an | 2.7% | 1,068 | 976 | 0.90% | |
| 072247019 | Pansoy | 4.0% | 1,586 | 1,455 | 0.87% | |
| 072247016 | Poblacion | 8.8% | 3,472 | 3,086 | 1.19% | |
| 072247017 | Tabunok | 9.0% | 3,539 | 3,147 | 1.18% | |
| 072247018 | Takay | 2.8% | 1,119 | 989 | 1.24% | |
| Total | 39,447 | 30,626 | 2.56% | |||
Climate
edit| Climate data for Sogod, Cebu | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 70 (2.8) |
49 (1.9) |
62 (2.4) |
78 (3.1) |
138 (5.4) |
201 (7.9) |
192 (7.6) |
185 (7.3) |
192 (7.6) |
205 (8.1) |
156 (6.1) |
111 (4.4) |
1,639 (64.6) |
| Average rainy days | 13.4 | 10.6 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 24.2 | 27.9 | 28.4 | 27.7 | 27.1 | 27.4 | 22.5 | 15.9 | 252.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,071 | — |
| 1939 | 14,479 | +2.44% |
| 1948 | 15,687 | +0.89% |
| 1960 | 16,798 | +0.57% |
| 1970 | 18,731 | +1.09% |
| 1975 | 19,617 | +0.93% |
| 1980 | 20,626 | +1.01% |
| 1990 | 23,426 | +1.28% |
| 1995 | 25,186 | +1.37% |
| 2000 | 27,432 | +1.85% |
| 2007 | 28,955 | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 30,626 | +2.06% |
| 2015 | 35,108 | +2.64% |
| 2020 | 39,447 | +2.32% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8][9] | ||
Tourism
edit- St. James the Great Parish
- Bagatayam Falls
- Binaliw Cold Spring
- Sacaan Sea Breeze Resort
- El Mar Resort
- Northsky Beach Resort
- North Coast Beach Resort
- Paseo de Porferio
- Northern Aire Restaurant
Handicrafts
editSogod is known for its quality craftsmanship in making handwoven furniture, handcrafted with passion and love by our Sogoranon weavers, collectively known as 'Weavers of Hope'. Their products are found in Barangay Liki, Sogod, Cebu.
Literary Prominence
editSogod is home to several known Cebuano writers such as Santiago Pepito, Benjamin Montejo, Oliver Flores, Ma. Vera Naome Flores and Vincent Isles. Much of the municipality's profile and characteristics are often depicted in their respective narratives.
References
edit- ^ Municipality of Sogod | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Sogod: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
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