Sagñay


Sagñay,, officially the Municipality of Sagñay, is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines. According to the, it has a population of 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.
Atulayan Island is under the jurisdiction of this municipality. Sagñay is from Pili, from Manila, and from Legazpi City.

Barangays

Sagñay is subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Sagñay was 37,087 people, with a density of.

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
  • Nato National High School
  • Salvacion High School
  • Sibaguan Agro-Industrial High School
  • St. Andrew Academy
  • Tinorongan National High School