Sagay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 6122 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 330.34 km2 (127.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 148,894 |
| Density (2020) | 451 / km2 (1,167 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 54' North, 123° 25' East (10.8960, 123.4154) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.6 meters (123.2 feet) |
Sagay is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental.
The city has a land area of 330.34 square kilometers or 127.54 square miles which constitutes 4.21% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 148,894. This represented 5.68% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 1.87% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 451 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,167 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sagay has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Bonifacio | 2.94% | 4,371 | 3,953 | 10.57% | 2.14% |
| Bato | 3.86% | 5,744 | 6,142 | -6.48% | -1.40% |
| Baviera | 1.77% | 2,640 | 2,601 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Bulanon | 5.81% | 8,644 | 8,416 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Campo Himoga-an | 1.36% | 2,028 | 2,242 | -9.55% | -2.09% |
| Campo Santiago | 1.82% | 2,707 | 2,855 | -5.18% | -1.11% |
| Colonia Divina | 1.78% | 2,648 | 3,023 | -12.40% | -2.75% |
| Fabrica | 3.29% | 4,896 | 4,965 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| General Luna | 2.35% | 3,500 | 3,747 | -6.59% | -1.43% |
| Himoga-an Baybay | 4.80% | 7,150 | 7,307 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
| Lopez Jaena | 3.94% | 5,862 | 5,519 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Makiling | 3.14% | 4,673 | 4,593 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Malubon | 2.93% | 4,369 | 4,045 | 8.01% | 1.64% |
| Molocaboc | 2.92% | 4,355 | 4,302 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Old Sagay | 10.97% | 16,334 | 13,109 | 24.60% | 4.74% |
| Paraiso | 10.16% | 15,128 | 16,741 | -9.64% | -2.11% |
| Plaridel | 1.67% | 2,493 | 2,633 | -5.32% | -1.14% |
| Poblacion I | 6.96% | 10,366 | 11,231 | -7.70% | -1.67% |
| Poblacion II | 6.73% | 10,015 | 10,359 | -3.32% | -0.71% |
| Puey | 2.34% | 3,479 | 3,357 | 3.63% | 0.75% |
| Rafaela Barrera | 5.10% | 7,588 | 4,205 | 80.45% | 13.23% |
| Rizal | 4.09% | 6,083 | 5,769 | 5.44% | 1.12% |
| Taba-ao | 3.10% | 4,617 | 5,330 | -13.38% | -2.98% |
| Tadlong | 2.11% | 3,143 | 3,389 | -7.26% | -1.57% |
| Vito | 4.07% | 6,061 | 6,431 | -5.75% | -1.24% |
| Sagay Total | 148,894 | 146,264 | 1.80% | 0.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sagay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱637,717,302.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 324,047,547.41 | – |
| 2010 | 464,058,096.65 | 43.21% |
| 2011 | 503,471,158.13 | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 440,063,723.07 | -12.59% |
| 2013 | 457,229,352.19 | 3.90% |
| 2014 | 524,332,228.24 | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 587,514,339.51 | 12.05% |
| 2016 | 637,717,302.27 | 8.54% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sagay in the 2015 Census was 146,005 broken down into 33,488 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112,649 | 21,185 | 5.32 | |
| 128,301 | 24,884 | 5.16 | |
| 129,674 | 25,301 | 5.13 | |
| 140,347 | 27,648 | 5.08 | |
| 140,142 | 30,050 | 4.66 | |
| 146,005 | 33,488 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sagay is 5 to 9, with 16,896 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,237 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,983 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 12,973 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 16,896 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 16,090 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 14,754 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 12,949 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 10,862 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,390 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,693 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,122 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,420 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,550 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,743 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,887 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,975 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,214 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,526 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 1,237 | 0.85% |
| Total | 146,264 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sagay grew from 8,311 in 1903 to 148,894 in 2020, an increase of 140,583 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 2,630 people, from the previous population of 146,264 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,311 | – | |
| 17,752 | 4.91% | |
| 53,767 | 5.70% | |
| 67,152 | 2.31% | |
| 71,335 | 0.53% | |
| 79,702 | 1.09% | |
| 95,421 | 3.68% | |
| 99,118 | 0.76% | |
| 112,700 | 1.29% | |
| 128,374 | 2.47% | |
| 129,765 | 0.23% | |
| 140,511 | 1.10% | |
| 140,740 | 0.06% | |
| 146,264 | 0.74% | |
| 148,894 | 0.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sagay for the year 2019 was 82,100, broken down into 39,451 males and 42,649 females.
Location
The city center of Sagay is situated at approximately 10° 54' North, 123° 25' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.6 meters or 123.2 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 Sagay are Escalante, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Toboso, Negros Occidental, Manapla, Negros Occidental, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Bantayan, Cebu, and Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 486.81 kilometers (302.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Toboso, Negros Occidental, 22.86 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Manapla, Negros Occidental, 32.55 kilometers (20.23 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Calatrava, Negros Occidental, 34.11 kilometers (21.20 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, 41.20 kilometers (25.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Bantayan, Cebu, 44.72 kilometers (27.79 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, 47.75 kilometers (29.67 miles) to the West (S88°W)
Nearest cities
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 10.99 kilometers (6.83 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 13.31 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 37.59 kilometers (23.36 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 45.75 kilometers (28.43 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 49.58 kilometers (30.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 52.05 kilometers (32.35 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
Distance from Manila: 486.81 kilometers (302.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
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.