Sugpon

Sugpon
Municipality
Municipality of Sugpon
Official seal of Sugpon
Seal
Map of Ilocos Sur with Sugpon highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Sugpon highlighted
Interactive map of Sugpon
Sugpon is located in Philippines
Sugpon
Sugpon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°50′41″N 120°30′55″E / 16.8447°N 120.5153°E / 16.8447; 120.5153
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays6 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDaniel C. Laño
 • Vice MayorRene Crisanto L. Lubrin
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Terence B. Yagyagen
  • Jose L. Abaag
  • Noli B. Pang-es
  • Nestor T. Sagayo
  • Roman A. Kitayan
  • Alma A. Yubos
  • Virgilio P. Quinio
  • Zorobhabell C. Apolog
 • Electorate2,772 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
57.11 km2 (22.05 sq mi)
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Highest elevation
813 m (2,667 ft)
Lowest elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
4,238
 • Density74.21/km2 (192.2/sq mi)
 • Households
949
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.39
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 223.7 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 916.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 88.76 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 166.6 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2717
PSGC
0102931000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.sugpon.gov.ph

Sugpon, officially the Municipality of Sugpon (Ilocano: Ili ti Sugpon; Filipino: Bayan ng Sugpon), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 4,238 people.

Geography

Sugpon is situated 109.49 kilometres (68.03 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 313.39 kilometres (194.73 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Sugpon is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Balbalayang (Poblacion)
  • Banga
  • Caoayan
  • Danac
  • Licungan
  • Pangotan

Climate

Climate data for Sugpon, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27
(1.1)		 31
(1.2)		 40
(1.6)		 71
(2.8)		 207
(8.1)		 237
(9.3)		 286
(11.3)		 261
(10.3)		 261
(10.3)		 254
(10.0)		 88
(3.5)		 46
(1.8)		 1,809
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.4 9.3 12.7 17.0 25.4 26.8 27.4 26.1 25.0 21.0 15.5 10.6 226.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Sugpon had a population of 4,238 people. The population density was 74 inhabitants per square kilometre (190/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Sugpon (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
73.08
2003
70.71
2006
51.70
2009
35.40
2012
42.41
2015
26.55
2018
10.08
2021
17.73
2023
19.39

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Government

Local government

Sugpon is part of the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur. It is governed by a mayor, designated as its local chief executive, and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Daniel C. Laño
Vice-Mayor Rene Crisanto L. Lubrin
Councilors Terence B. Yagyagen
Jose L. Abaag
Noli B. Pang-es
Nestor T. Sagayo
Roman A. Kitayan
Alma A. Yubos
Virgilio P. Quinio
Zorobhabell C. Apolog

Education

The Alilem-Sugpon Schools District governs all public and private education system within the municipality of Sugpon, including the town of Alilem. These include elementary and high schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Banga Elementary School
  • Calipayan Elementary School
  • Caoayan Elementary School
  • Danac Elementary School
  • Licungan Elementary School
  • Nagawa Elem. School
  • Sugpon Central School
  • Tangilig Elementary School

Secondary school

  • Sugpon National High School

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Sugpon | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  6. ↑ "Sugpon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  21. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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  23. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2025.