Sipocot, Camarines Sur

Sipocot
Municipality

Seal
Nickname(s): Egg Basket of Camarines Sur; Native Chicken Capital of Camarines Sur.
Motto: "Boronyog Sipocot"

Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Sipocot
Sipocot

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°46′N 122°59′E / 13.767°N 122.983°E / 13.767; 122.983Coordinates: 13°46′N 122°59′E / 13.767°N 122.983°E / 13.767; 122.983
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Camarines Sur
District 1st district (Riverside)
Barangays 46
Government[1]
 • Mayor Rogenor R. Astor
 • Vice Mayor Beth Abergos
Area[2]
 • Total 243.43 km2 (93.99 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 64,042
 • Density 260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4408
Dialing code 054
Income class 1st class; partially urban

Sipocot is a first class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 64,042 people.[3]

Geography

Notable hills include:

Barangays

Sipocot is politically subdivided into 46 barangays:[2]

  • Aldezar
  • Alteza
  • Anib
  • Awayan
  • Azucena
  • Bagong Sirang
  • Binahian
  • Bolo Sur
  • Bolo Norte
  • Bulan
  • Bulawan
  • Cabuyao
  • Caima
  • Calagbangan
  • Calampinay
  • Carayrayan
  • Cotmo
  • Gabi
  • Gaongan
  • Impig
  • Lipilip
  • Lubigan Jr.
  • Lubigan Sr.
  • Malaguico
  • Malubago
  • Manangle
  • Mangga
  • Mangapo
  • Manlubang
  • Mantila
  • North Centro (Pob.)
  • North Villazar
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Salanda
  • Salvacion
  • San Isidro
  • San Vicente
  • Serranzana
  • South Centro (Pob.)
  • South Villazar
  • Taisan
  • Tara
  • Tible
  • Tula-tula
  • Vigaan
  • Yabo

History

Long before it became a town in the year 1801, Sipocot originally belonged to the town of Lupi, being one of its barrios. Its conversion into a town also paved the way for the establishment of its parish in dedication of St. John the Baptist, the town's patron saint. This marked the beginning of the celebration of the town fiesta held annually every June 24.

A version known to the local residents concerning the roots of the name of the municipality tells about the coming of the Spaniards to the Philippines, where a certain Captain Aguire of Lupi spent his leisure hours fishing in the cool water of Vigaan River in the morning and in the afternoon he would sail back by banca in the Bicol River. He usually have a plentiful catch which would be more his family needs. This activity did not escape the Spanish encomienderos’ ears in the town of lupi and the said Captain was summoned by the Spaniards for questioning. However, in the process of the inquiry, the Captain misunderstood and misinformed the foreigners and pointed to the Bicol River as his fishing area. The following day, the Spaniards and some native guides equipped with hook and lines went to the river to fish.

Upon reaching the bank they found a shed with Captain Aguirre’s fishing net or “pocot”. They also found in the place different kinds of fishes like bakla, kasili, and buyod. Delighted with their discovery, the Spaniards asked some natives the name of the place. The natives thinking that the Spaniards were asking for the name of the net they were holding, answered “si,pocot”. From then on, the Spaniards built a settlement near the Vigaan River which they christened SIPOCOT.

Demographics

Population census of Sipocot
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 49,501—    
1995 53,392+1.43%
2000 56,576+1.25%
2007 57,861+0.31%
2010 64,042+3.76%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Economy

Banks and financial institutions in Sipocot include Land Bank of the Philippines, RCPI, Rural Bank of Sipocot, Rural Bank of Pamplona, Rural Bank of Minalabac, CARD Bank, BLVING Lending Corporation, M Lhuiller, Tambunting Pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuiller, Henry Lhuiller and Sipocot. Pawnshop.

Department stores in Sipocot are Tom Eloy Convenient Store, NOVO-Fabulous, ANSON Merchandise, and Lady Anne's Boutique and Giftshoppe.

Infrastructure

Transportation and communications

Hospitals

Education

Binahian Elementary School
Tertiary
Secondary
Elementary
  • Sipocot North Central School
  • Sipocot South Central School
  • Aldezar Elementary School
  • Alteza Elementary School
  • Anib Elementary School
  • Awayan Elementary School
  • Azucena Elementary School
  • Bagong Sirang Elementary School
  • Binahian Elementary School
  • Bocol Elementary School
  • Bolo Sur Elementary School
  • Bulan Elementary School
  • Bulawan Elementary School
  • Cabuyao Elementary School
  • Caima Elementary School
  • Calagbangan Elementary School
  • Calampinay Elementary School
  • Carayrayan Elementary School
  • Cotmo Elementary School
  • Gabi Elementary School
  • Gaongan Elementary School
  • Lipilip Elementary School
  • Lubigan Jr. Elementary School
  • Lubigan Sr. Elementary School
  • Malaguico Elementary School
  • Manangle Elementary School
  • Mangapo Elementary School
  • Mangga Elementary School
  • Manlubang Public School
  • Mantela Elementary School
  • Sagrada Elementary School
  • Salvacion Elementary School
  • San Isidro Public School
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • Serranzana Elementary School
  • Soledad R. Villafuerte Elementary School (Bolo Norte Elementary School)
  • Sta. Cruz Elementary School
  • Taisan Elementary School
  • Tara Elementary School
  • Tigman Elementary School
  • Tula-Tula Elementary School
  • Vigaan Elementary School
  • Villazar North Elementary School
  • Villazar South Elementary School
  • Yabu-Salanda Elementary School
Private Primary Institutions

Sports and recreation venues

Parishes

Name of Parish Parish Priest
St. John the Baptist Parish Parish (Mother Parish)
Rev. Fr. Camilo Palma,Jr.
Sto. Nino de Praga Parish (Calagbangan)
St. Pius X Parish (North Villazar)
Rev. Fr. Cesar Bolina
St. Anthony de Padua Parish(Binahian)
Rev. Fr. Alfred Baisa
St. Therese of the child Jesus Parish (Tara)
Rev. Fr. Cristito Testa

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: CAMARINES SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  3. 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 2 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 24 July 2013.

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