Sugpon

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Sugpon
OpenStreetMap
CountryPhilippines
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • MayorDaniel C. Laño
 • Vice MayorRene Crisanto L. Lubrin
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
813 m (2,667 ft)
Lowest elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence% (?)
Service provider
 • Electricity
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown

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]

Geography

Barangays

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

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

Climate

Climate data for Sugpon, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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)[4]

Demographics

Population census of Sugpon
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7]

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

Government

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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[8]
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

  1. ^
  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). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Sugpon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  5. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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