Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
| Sibagat | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Municipality of Sibagat | |
 Map of Agusan del Sur with Sibagat highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Sibagat Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 08°49′N 125°42′E / 8.817°N 125.700°ECoordinates: 08°49′N 125°42′E / 8.817°N 125.700°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| District | 1st district of Agusan del Sur |
| Barangays | 24 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Thelma Gonzaga Lamanilao |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 567.82 km2 (219.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 30,985 |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8503 |
| Dialing code | 85 |
| Income class | 1st |
Sibagat is a first class municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,985 people.[3] The town is 29 kilometres (18 mi) away from Butuan City.
Etymology
The word Sibagat is from the word "bagat" which means meet or meeting place. According to the oral history, the river near Sibagat which is also called Sibagat River is the place where the warring tribes meet and fight. Sibagat River is tributary of a bigger river, the Wawa river. The losing tribe would retreat downstream to the Wawa River and disappear.
Barangays
Sibagat is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[2]
- Afga
- Anahawan
- Banagbanag
- Del Rosario
- El Rio
- Ilihan
- Kauswagan
- Kioya
- Magkalape
- Magsaysay
- Mahayahay
- New Tubigon
- Padiay
- Perez
- Poblacion
- San Isidro
- San Vicente
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Maria
- Sinai
- Tabon-tabon
- Tag-uyango
- Villangit
- Kolambugan
Demographics
| Population census of Sibagat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,392 | — |
| 1995 | 27,517 | +17.97% |
| 2000 | 30,879 | +2.50% |
| 2007 | 30,074 | −0.36% |
| 2010 | 30,985 | +1.09% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Most of the people living in the town are Visayan-Cebuano migrants.
Economy
Its economy is dependent heavily on subsistence agriculture.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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