Sigma, Capiz
Sigma, officially the Municipality of Sigma (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Sigma; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sigma), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,688 people.
Sigma | |
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| Municipality of Sigma | |
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| Nickname: The Heart of Capiz | |
Map of Capiz with Sigma highlighted | |
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Sigma Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′17″N 122°39′58″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Dante Rizal A. Eslabon |
| • Vice Mayor | Christopher T. Andaya |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 22,835 voters (2022) |
| 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 | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,208 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 6.38 |
| • 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 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Sigma is 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Roxas City, the provincial capital.
It was named after the legendary Datu Sikma, which was corrupted by the Spaniards into Sigma, as they have difficulty in pronouncing the letter "k".
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