Sagñay, [saˈŋaj], officially the Municipality of Sagñay (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Sagñay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sagñay), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 37,087 people.
History
Sagñay was established in the late 17th century by the Spanish friars. Like the town of Lagonoy, Sagñay also formed part of the province of Albay but it was separated in 1846 by order of Governor-General Narciso Clavería.
Saint Andrew’s Parish was founded the same year Sagñay became a separate town. The town's annual fiesta is held every November 30, Saint Andrew’s Day.
Geography
Sagñay has a land area of 154.76 sq kilometers (59.75 miles).
Atulayan Island is under the jurisdiction of this municipality. Sagñay is 34 kilometres (21 mi) from Pili, 484 kilometres (301 mi) from Manila, and 79 kilometres (49 mi) from Legazpi City.
Barangays
Sagñay is subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Aniog
- Atulayan
- Bongalon
- Buracan
- Catalotoan
- Del Carmen (Poblacion)
- Kilantaao
- Kilomaon
- Mabca
- Minadongjol
- Nato
- Patitinan
- San Antonio (Poblacion)
- San Isidro (Poblacion)
- San Roque (Poblacion)
- Santo Niño
- Sibaguan
- Tinorongan
- Turague
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Sagñay was 37,087 people, with a density of 240 inhabitants per square kilometre or 620 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Sagñay (%)
10
20
30
40
50
60
2000 59.12
2003 49.63
2006 48.30
2009 51.75
2012 37.28
2015 44.21
2018 33.93
2021 44.99
2023 34.87
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Education
The Sagñay Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
- Aniog Elementary School
- Atulayan Elementary School
- Bolo Elementary School
- Bongalon Elementary School
- Buracan Elementary School
- Catalotoan Elementary School
- Catalotoan SDA Multigrade School
- Kilantaao Elementary School
- Mabca Elementary School
- Minadongjol Elementary School
- Nato Elementary School
- Odiongan Elementary School
- Patitinan Elementary School
- Quilomaon Elementary School
- Sagñay Central School
- Sibaguan Elementary School
- Sto. Niño Primary School
- Turague Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Catalotoan National High School
- Jose T. Fuentebella National High School (Formerly Patitinan High School)
- Nato National High School
- Salvacion High School
- Sibaguan Agro-Industrial High School
- St. Andrew Academy
- Tinorongan National High School
Notable personalities
- Allen Ansay - actor, model, and singer