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 of Sugpon
Official seal of Sugpon
Map of Ilocos Sur with Sugpon highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Sugpon highlighted
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Sugpon is located in Philippines
Sugpon
Sugpon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°50′41″N 120°30′55″E / 16.8447°N 120.5153°E / 16.8447; 120.5153
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays6 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Sugpon[*]Daniel C. Laño
 • Vice MayorRene Crisanto L. Lubrin
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate2,726 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
57.11 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]
 • Total
4,930
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
 • Households
949
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
17.73
% (2021)[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
IDD:area code+63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.sugpon.gov.ph

Geography

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Barangays

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Sugpon is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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

Climate

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Climate data for Sugpon, Ilocos 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)
33
(91)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °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

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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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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

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Poverty incidence of Sugpon

10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
51.70
2009
35.40
2012
42.41
2015
26.55
2018
10.08
2021
17.73

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Government

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Local government

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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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[18]
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

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  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. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". 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. ^ "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. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. 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. National Statistics Office.
  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.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  18. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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