Sapian | |
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| Municipality of Sapian | |
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 Map of Capiz with Sapian highlighted | |
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.svg)  Sapian Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′38″N 122°36′17″E / 11.4939°N 122.6047°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 10 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Arthur John H. Biñas |
| • Vice Mayor | Ralph C. Odrunia |
| • Representative | Fredenil H. Castro |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 18,789 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105.24 km2 (40.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 26,697 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,646 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 24.45 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 109.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 339.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 95.61 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 77.11 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5806 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Sapian, officially the Municipality of Sapian (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Sapian; Aklanon: Banwa it Sapian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sapian), and sometimes spelled Sapi-an, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,697 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.[3] It is 27 kilometres (17 mi) from Roxas City, the provincial capital.
Sapian Bay which is situated in the northern part of the municipality is geographically joined with Capiz Bay. The 30 km2 Sapian and Capiz shallow sea bays has extensive intertidal mudflats, sandy beaches, mangrove swamps, estuaries of several small rivers, and associated coastal lagoons and marshes. Sapian Bay which opens up to the Sibuyan Sea is a source of livelihood for many Sapianons. Marine produce from Sapian Bay include green mussels "tahong", oyster "talaba", lobster and different species of fish, and clams. Many lands near sea water were developed into fishponds that produce milkfish (bangus), prawns and crabs.
Another source of livelihood is agriculture. Carpets of rice fields, trees and flowers can be seen as one travels through Sapian along the national road which connect Roxas City to Iloilo and Aklan. The ricefield along the national road are slowly disappearing to give way to housing developments. Sapian's main agricultural produce are rice and coconuts.
- ^ Municipality of Sapian | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.