Sagada, Province of Mountain Province
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 2619 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 109.71 km2 (42.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,510 |
| Density (2020) | 105 / km2 (272 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 5' North, 120° 54' East (17.0844, 120.9006) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,522.3 meters (4,993.0 feet) |
Sagada is a municipality in the landlocked province of Mountain Province.
The municipality has a land area of 109.71 square kilometers or 42.36 square miles which constitutes 4.59% of Mountain Province's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,510. This represented 7.28% of the total population of Mountain Province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 105 inhabitants per square kilometer or 272 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sagada has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguid | 5.62% | 647 | 681 | -4.99% | -1.07% |
| Ambasing | 7.18% | 826 | 774 | 6.72% | 1.38% |
| Angkeling | 8.89% | 1,023 | 907 | 12.79% | 2.57% |
| Antadao | 2.94% | 338 | 357 | -5.32% | -1.14% |
| Balugan | 7.31% | 841 | 780 | 7.82% | 1.60% |
| Bangaan | 7.91% | 911 | 924 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Dagdag | 7.00% | 806 | 731 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Demang | 6.45% | 742 | 768 | -3.39% | -0.72% |
| Fidelisan | 3.86% | 444 | 428 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Kilong | 3.57% | 411 | 409 | 0.49% | 0.10% |
| Madongo | 4.56% | 525 | 561 | -6.42% | -1.39% |
| Nacagang | 1.74% | 200 | 174 | 14.94% | 2.97% |
| Pide | 3.68% | 423 | 375 | 12.80% | 2.57% |
| Poblacion | 12.95% | 1,490 | 1,347 | 10.62% | 2.15% |
| Suyo | 3.45% | 397 | 439 | -9.57% | -2.09% |
| Taccong | 3.01% | 347 | 314 | 10.51% | 2.13% |
| Tanulong | 3.37% | 388 | 415 | -6.51% | -1.41% |
| Tetepan Norte | 2.88% | 331 | 363 | -8.82% | -1.92% |
| Tetepan Sur | 3.65% | 420 | 380 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Sagada Total | 11,510 | 11,127 | 3.44% | 0.72% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sagada for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,296,669.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,415,559.80 | – |
| 2010 | 33,107,581.56 | 5.39% |
| 2011 | 36,053,076.36 | 8.90% |
| 2012 | 35,582,151.85 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 40,042,086.37 | 12.53% |
| 2014 | 46,337,783.56 | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 53,827,251.57 | 16.16% |
| 2016 | 59,296,669.64 | 10.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sagada in the 2015 Census was 11,127 broken down into 2,644 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,328 | 2,318 | 4.46 | |
| 10,268 | 2,170 | 4.73 | |
| 10,575 | 2,158 | 4.90 | |
| 10,927 | 2,325 | 4.70 | |
| 11,244 | 2,677 | 4.20 | |
| 11,127 | 2,644 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sagada is 10 to 14, with 1,346 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 139 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 172 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 920 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,246 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,346 | 12.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,066 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 943 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 911 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 787 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 619 | 5.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 534 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 552 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 493 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 401 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 351 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 244 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 201 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 139 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 202 | 1.82% |
| Total | 11,127 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sagada grew from 6,189 in 1918 to 11,510 in 2020, an increase of 5,321 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 383 people, from the previous population of 11,127 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 6,189 | – | |
| 7,851 | 1.20% | |
| 8,472 | 0.78% | |
| 11,548 | 2.76% | |
| 12,947 | 1.12% | |
| 8,968 | -7.10% | |
| 9,460 | 1.07% | |
| 10,353 | 0.91% | |
| 10,354 | 0.00% | |
| 10,575 | 0.45% | |
| 10,930 | 0.46% | |
| 11,244 | 1.04% | |
| 11,127 | -0.20% | |
| 11,510 | 0.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sagada for the year 2019 was 7,861, broken down into 4,040 males and 3,821 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sagada is situated at approximately 17° 5' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,522.3 meters or 4,993.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sagada are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, and Santiago, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Besao, Mountain Province, Bontoc, Mountain Province, Sabangan, Mountain Province, Bauko, Mountain Province, Tadian, Mountain Province, and Sadanga, Mountain Province. Its distance from the national capital is 276.09 kilometers (171.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Besao, Mountain Province, 4.90 kilometers (3.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Bontoc, Mountain Province, 8.18 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Sabangan, Mountain Province, 9.08 kilometers (5.64 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Bauko, Mountain Province, 12.25 kilometers (7.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Tadian, Mountain Province, 12.91 kilometers (8.02 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Sadanga, Mountain Province, 16.29 kilometers (10.12 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 49.61 kilometers (30.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 73.95 kilometers (45.95 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 76.86 kilometers (47.76 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Baguio, 81.31 kilometers (50.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 80.93 kilometers (50.29 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 81.57 kilometers (50.68 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
Distance from Manila: 276.09 kilometers (171.55 miles) to the South (S2°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.