Sapian, officially the Municipality of Sapian (
Capiznon/
Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Sapian'';
Aklanon: ''Banwa it Sapian''; tl, Bayan ng Sapian), and sometimes spelled Sapi-an, is a 4th class
municipality
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The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in the
province
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of
Capiz
Capiz, officially the Province of Capiz (Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Kapuoran sang Capiz''; tl, Lalawigan ng Capiz), is a province in the Philippines located in the central section of Western Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Roxas. It ...
,
Philippines
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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,697 people. It is 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 km
2 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
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It is bounded by the island of Panay to the south, Mindoro to the west, Masbate to the east, and to the north Marinduque ...
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.
Geography
Barangays
Sapian is politically subdivided into 10
barangay
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s.
* Agsilab
* Agtatacay Norte
* Agtatacay Sur
* Bilao
* Damayan
* Dapdapan
* Lonoy
* Majanlud
* Maninang
*
Poblacion
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Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Sapian was 26,697 people, with a density of .
Languages
Capiznon and
Hiligaynon are the main languages of Sapian, but
Aklanon is also spoken and understood due to its proximity to Aklan.
The town center
In the center of town (or
poblacion
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) is a well-maintained park known simply as the plaza. It is the venue of many celebrations especially during the town fiesta. The people of Sapian show lavish cultural and religious celebrations from July 22 to 26 each year in honour of their patron saint Santa Ana.
A few meters away from the plaza is the municipal hall which holds local government offices. Next to it is the barangay hall and health clinic. Nearby is Sapian Elementary School, two big churches, the Catholic Church and the Aglipayan Church, and the public market.
About one kilometre from the town center is Sapian National High School and Capiz State University (CAPSU) Sapian Campus.
Economy
References
External links
The Original Website of Sapian*
Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>
Philippine Census Information
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Municipalities of Capiz