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Sabtang
San Vicente de Sabtan
Lighthouse at Sabtang Island
Lighthouse at Sabtang Island
Flag of Sabtang
Flag
Official seal of Sabtang
Seal
OpenStreetMap
CountryPhilippines
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • MayorPrescila A. Babalo
 • Vice MayorClemente C. Ladreza Jr.
 • RepresentativeCiriaco A. Gato Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
980 m (3,220 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence% (?)
Service provider
 • Electricity—
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown

Sabtang, officially the Municipality of Sabtang (Ivatan: Kavahayan nu Sabtang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sabtang), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Batanes, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,696 people. [3]

The southernmost island municipality of the Batanes island group, Sabtang comprises primarily Sabtang Island, as well as two nearby smaller and uninhabited islands: Ivuhos and Dequey. The municipality is known for its lighthouse and the old stone houses of the Ivatan villages of Chavayan and Savidug. Like Batan Island to the north, Sabtang also has a few Mission-style churches and white sand beaches.

History

Aerial view of Sabtang, 1935

The Spanish missionary Fr. Artiquez first visited the Island of Sabtang in 1786[4] after receiving an affirmative response from the island to learn about the Christian faith. The success of the first visit led to two more evangelical trips resulting in the baptism of 181 children and the study of the catechism among the adult natives. The evangelization of Sabtang was cut short due to the failing health of the Spanish missionaries. For this, the inhabitants of Sabtang remained faithful to old traditions especially in the administration of justice by vendetta and murder.[4]

In 1791, the then most powerful chief in Sabtang named Aman Dangat showed defiance of the government of Governor Joaquin del Castillo by killing the Spanish soldiers who went to Sabtang to procure supplies. Lieutenant Tomas Nuñez led the troops to capture the rebels. Aman Dangat was put to trial and admitted to the crime. He, later on, asked to be baptized. The inhabitants of Sabtang were then forced to resettle in San Vicente and San Felix in Ivana to be better supervised by the government.[4]

Some forty years after the resettlement, the Sabteños were allowed to visit their native island and gradually these visits allowed them to build homes in their erstwhile land. The government allowed this to happen on the condition that houses should be constructed in lowlands.[4] To sustain the spiritual care for the Sabteños, a new mission was opened in Sabtang in 1845 under the patronage of Saint Vincent Ferrer with Fr. Antonio Vicente as its first vicar. Fr. Antonio Vicente is credited to have built the Sabtang Church, together with a convent, a school, and a courthouse.[4]

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 40.70 square kilometres (15.71 sq mi)PSGC unknown constituting 18.58% of the 219.01-square-kilometre- (84.56 sq mi) total area of Batanes.

Barangays

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


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PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
? [3] 2010 [5]
020905001 Chavayan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 157 169 ▾
020905002 Malakdang (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 234 245 ▾
020905003 Nakanmuan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 142 134 ▴
020905004 Savidug Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 201 190 ▴
020905005 Sinakan (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 509 552 ▾
020905006 Sumnanga Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 378 347 ▴
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Climate

Climate data for Sabtang, Batanes
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		26
(79) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		26
(79) 		24
(75) 		26
(79)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		27
(81) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		23
(73) 		25
(78)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 44
(1.7) 		35
(1.4) 		29
(1.1) 		48
(1.9) 		204
(8.0) 		238
(9.4) 		291
(11.5) 		325
(12.8) 		304
(12.0) 		202
(8.0) 		141
(5.6) 		60
(2.4) 		1,921
(75.8)
Average rainy days 11.1 9.1 8.3 9.2 15.7 17.1 19.4 21.9 21.1 18.4 16.3 12.4 180
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

Population census of Sabtang
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [5] [8]

In the 2020 census, Sabtang had a population of 1,696. [3] The population density was 42 inhabitants per square kilometre (110/sq mi).

Economy

Government

Sabtang, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Batanes, 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)[9]
Position Name
Congressman Ciriaco B. Gato Jr.
Mayor (Maxilindo Emilio A. Babalo) Marcial Armando A. Alavado
Vice-Mayor (Marcial Armando A. Alavado) Angel A. Candel
Councilors (Angel A. Candel) Marie Cielo
Eden H. Cultura
Roberto B. Trillana
Ireneo Canela
Marcial B. Almeyda
Jesus Alfredo L. Alavado
Hermelina Norma E. Almeyda
Pedro Romeo D. Gabilo
Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)[10]
Position Name
Congressman Ciriaco B. Gato Jr.
Mayor Babalo, Prescila
Vice-Mayor Ladreza, Clemente Memen
Councilors Alavado, Roda
Neyala, Tita
Figura, Jerold
Calvez, John Kelvin
Alavado, Jepoy
Gabilo, Romy
Canela, Ernie
Calvez, Harold

Education

The Schools Division of Batanes governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[11] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

Gallery

References

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  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 d Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e González Alonzo, Fr. Julio, O.P. (1966). "The Batanes Islands", in Acta Manilana, Manila: University of Santo Tomas Research Center
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Sabtang, Batanes : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 6, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "2029 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 6, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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