Sigma, Capiz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sigma
Municipality
Municipality of Sigma
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Nickname(s):  The Heart of Capiz
Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted
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Sigma Location in Philippines
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Capiz
District	[[{{#property:P7938}} | — Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1804: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).]]
Barangays	21 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
Area
• Total	101.71 km2 (39.27 sq mi)
Elevation	41 m (135 ft)
Highest elevation	401 m (1,316 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census)
• Total	31,688
• Density	311.552/km2 (806.92/sq mi)
• Households	8,208
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	14.66 % (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 132.7 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 212.7 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 105.6 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 36.05 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5816
PSGC	[https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/?q=psgc/barangays/{{#pro000&regcode={{&provcode= p {{#property:P988}} ]
IDD : area code	+63 (0)36
Native languages	Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog

Sigma, officially known as the Municipality of Sigma, is a town in the Capiz province of the Philippines. It's considered a 4th class municipality, which means it's a smaller town based on its income.

The people of Sigma speak Capiznon and Hiligaynon. As of 2020, about 31,688 people live there. Sigma is located about 28 kilometers (17 miles) away from Roxas City, which is the capital of Capiz province.

The town's name, Sigma, comes from the legendary Datu Sikma. The Spanish explorers found it hard to say "Sikma," so they changed it to "Sigma."

Exploring Sigma's Location

Town Divisions: Barangays

Sigma is divided into 21 smaller areas called barangays. Think of barangays as neighborhoods or villages within the town. Each barangay has its own smaller sections called puroks, and some even have sitios.

Here are the barangays in Sigma:

• Acbo
• Amaga
• Balucuan
• Bangonbangon
• Capuyhan
• Cogon
• Dayhagon
• Guintas
• Malapad Cogon
• Mangoso
• Mansacul
• Matangcong
• Matinabus
• Mianay
• Oyong
• Pagbunitan
• Parian
• Pinamalatican
• Poblacion Norte
• Poblacion Sur
• Tawog

Sigma's Weather and Climate

Sigma has a tropical climate, meaning it's warm all year round. It experiences both dry and wet seasons. The average temperature stays between 23°C and 32°C (73°F and 90°F). The town gets a lot of rain, especially from June to October.

People and Population

The number of people living in Sigma has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:

In 2020, Sigma had 31,688 residents. This means there were about 311 people living in every square kilometer of land. There were also about 8,208 households in the town.

Sigma's Economy

Sigma is a 4th class municipality, which gives you an idea of its economic standing. The town's economy relies on various activities.

In 2021, the poverty rate in Sigma was about 14.66%. This means that roughly 14.66% of the population lived below the poverty line. The town's revenue in 2020 was around ₱132.7 million, and its assets were valued at about ₱212.7 million.

See also

In Spanish: Sigma (Cápiz) para niños