Country Philippines Barangays ZIP code 5806 Local time Wednesday 5:58 PM | Legislative district 2nd district of Capiz Time zone PST (UTC+8) Area 105.2 km² Province Capiz | |
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Region Western Visayas (Region VI) Weather 29°C, Wind E at 14 km/h, 79% Humidity | ||
Sapian (sometimes spelled Sapi-an) is a fourth class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. It belongs to the Second Congressional District of the Province of Capiz. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 25,821 people, predominantly Catholic.
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Map of Sapi-an, Capiz, Philippines
Sapian Bay which is situated in the northern part of the municipality is geographically joined with Capiz Bay. The 30 km² 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 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.
The town center
In the center of town (or poblacion) 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.
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.
Barangays
Sapian is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.
Demographics
In the 2015 census, the population of Sapian was 25,821 people, with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.
Capiznon and Hiligaynon are the main languages of Sapian, but Aklanon is also spoken and understood due to its proximity to Aklan.