Vincenzo A. Sagun Explained

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Named For:Vincenzo A. Sagun
Other Name:Kabatan
Nickname:Sagun
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Established Date:17 May 1982
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Leader Name:Jeffry P. Maata
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Leader Name2:Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu
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Vincenzo A. Sagun, officially the Municipality of Vincenzo A. Sagun (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Vincenzo A. Sagun; Subanen: Benwa Vincenzo A. Sagun; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Vincenzo A. Sagun; Tagalog: Bayan ng Vincenzo A. Sagun), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,852 people.

The municipality is named after Zamboanga del Sur Governor and Representative Vincenzo Sagun.

History

The municipality was created as Vincenzo Sagun through Batas Pambansa Blg. 173 which was approved on February 8, 1982; thirteen barangays in Margosatubig had been separated with Cabatan designated the seat of government.[1] A plebiscite for ratification, along with ten more newly-created local entities including Roseller Lim (now in Zamboanga Sibugay), was held on May 17, coinciding with the barangay elections.[2]

Government expenses was minimized relative to this political exercise. Majority of the electorate of the affected barangays voted in favor of the creation of the municipality.

Geography

Vicenzo A. Sagun is a coastal municipality that is found in the southern section of Zamboanga del Sur. It is in the Baganian Peninsula, some 60 kilometers northwest of the province's capital of Pagadian City. As for its boundaries, the municipality of Margosatubig can be found on the north, while the south is occupied by Maligay Bay and Dumanquilas Bay, on the southeast and the southwest, respectively. The municipality of Dimataling cradles it on the east. The total area of Vincenzo A. Sagun makes up 8.15% of Zamboanga del Sur's area, and .041% of the whole Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

Of the 14 barangays that Vincenzo Sagun has, 11 of them are coastal, and most of the inhabitants are fisherfolk by trade and livelihood. The municipality is noted for its rich marine resources, with some parts being groomed to be prime tourist aquatic spot. One of the Vincenzo Sagun's featured products are the dried fish which are usually exported to the other provinces.

Climate

Barangays

Vincenzo A. Sagun is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Education

College

High schools

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Batas Pambansa Blg. 173 . February 8, 1982 . The Lawphil Project . Arellano Law Foundation . March 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Proclamation No. 2188, s. 1982 . April 29, 1982 . . . March 24, 2022.