Sagay, Camiguin

Sagay
Municipality

Sagay Church

Map of Camiguin with Sagay highlighted
Sagay

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 9°07′N 124°43′E / 9.12°N 124.72°E / 9.12; 124.72Coordinates: 9°07′N 124°43′E / 9.12°N 124.72°E / 9.12; 124.72
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Camiguin
District Lone district
Founded July 31, 1909
Barangays 9
Government[1]
 • Mayor Eugenio G. Ong
Area[2]
 • Total 44.13 km2 (17.04 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 12,626
 • Density 290/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9103
IDD : area code  +63 (0)88
Website www.sagaycamiguin.gov.ph

Sagay is a fifth class municipality in the province of Camiguin, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 12,626 people.[3]

History

The town square of Sagay includes a British cannon. This cannon has been dated at 1707, and is a nine-pounder Demi-Culverin. It can clearly be identified as British by the emblem on the top which includes the Tudor rose. It was possibly left behind in 1763 after the siege of Manila, and perhaps was brought to Camiguin by the Spanish to defend against Moro raiders.

In 1909, the municipality of Sagay was created. Prior to this date, Sagay town had been a part of the municipality of Catarman. Initially, Sagay municipality included the town of Guinsiliban, but that later became a municipality in its own right.

In 1942, the Japanese Occupation forces entered the town of Sagay, Camiguin.

In 1945, the town of Sagay was liberated by the invasion of the Filipino forces of the 6th and 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army who attacked the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Camiguin at the end of World War II.

Barangays

Sagay is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Sagay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 9,494—    
1995 9,243−0.50%
2000 10,356+2.47%
2007 11,198+1.08%
2010 11,873+2.15%
2015 12,626+1.18%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5]

In the 2015 census, the population of Sagay, Camiguin, was 12,626 people,[3] with a density of 290 inhabitants per square kilometre or 750 inhabitants per square mile.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Camiguin". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region X (NORTHERN MINDANAO)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Region X (NORTHERN MINDANAO)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "Province of Camiguin". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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