Sanchez-Mira

Sanchez Mira, officially the Municipality of Sanchez Mira (Ibanag: Ili nat Sanchez Mira; Ilocano: Ili ti Sanchez Mira; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sanchez Mira), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,164 people. [3]

Sanchez Mira
Malolokit
Municipality
Municipality of Sanchez Mira
Seal
Motto(s): 
Dur-as Sanchez Mira!
Anthem: Sanchez Mira Hymn
Map of Cagayan with Sanchez-Mira highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Sanchez Mira
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°33′40″N 121°14′04″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceCagayan
District 2nd district
Founded1887
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAsela B. Sacramed
 • Vice MayorMarissa Q. Padirayon
 • RepresentativeSamantha Louise V. Alfonso
 • Electorate16,024 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total198.80 km2 (76.76 sq mi)
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Highest elevation
1,261 m (4,137 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total26,164
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
 • Households
5,594
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.27% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱147,279,611.95 (2020)
 • Assets₱497,222,249.12 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱118,361,955.26 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱86,777,255.59 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCagayan 2 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3518
PSGC
021522000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIbanag
Ilocano
Tagalog
Major religionsPentecost, IAFB, AFB, Assembly of the first born, Catholic, IFI, Methodist
Feast dateAugust 16
Patron saintSt. Roche
Websitewww.sanchezmira-cagayan.gov.ph

It is approximately 157 kilometres (98 mi) from Tuguegarao, the capital city of Cagayan and the Regional Capital of the Cagayan Valley Region (Region 02). Lying on a latitude of 18 degrees, 34 minutes north and a longitude of 121 degrees, 14 minutes east, the municipality is bounded on the north by the Babuyan Channel; on the south by the municipality of Luna, Apayao; on the east by the municipality of Pamplona, Cagayan; and on the west by the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan.

Formerly called Malukkit (a barrio in ancient Pamplona meaning "Nagsisiraan"), the name "Sanchez Mira" was given in honor of Manuel Sanchez Mira, a Spanish Brigadier General assigned in the Cagayan Valley.

Geography

Barangays

Sanchez Mira is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • Bangan
  • Callungan
  • Centro I
  • Centro II
  • Dacal
  • Dagueray
  • Dammang
  • Kittag
  • Langagan
  • Magacan
  • Marzan
  • Masisit
  • Nagrangtayan
  • Namuac
  • San Andres
  • Santiago
  • Santor
  • Tokitok

Climate
Climate data for Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 25
(77)		 26
(79)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 25
(77)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 120
(4.7)		 77
(3.0)		 62
(2.4)		 40
(1.6)		 118
(4.6)		 138
(5.4)		 162
(6.4)		 173
(6.8)		 143
(5.6)		 198
(7.8)		 185
(7.3)		 248
(9.8)		 1,664
(65.4)
Average rainy days 16.9 12.2 11.5 10.6 18.7 20.1 21.2 23.3 20.8 16.9 16.5 20.0 208.7
Source: Meteoblue [5]

Demographics
Population census of Sanchez Mira
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,329—    
1918 6,221+2.45%
1939 9,066+1.81%
1948 10,611+1.76%
1960 12,315+1.25%
1970 16,182+2.77%
1975 17,696+1.81%
1980 18,185+0.55%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,873−0.17%
1995 18,904+1.06%
2000 21,475+2.77%
2007 23,044+0.98%
2010 23,257+0.34%
2015 24,541+1.03%
2020 26,164+1.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8][9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Sanchez Mira was 26,164 people, [3] with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Government

Sanchez Mira, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, 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)[17]
Position Name
Congressman Samantha Louise V. Alfonso
Mayor Asela B. Sacramed
Vice-Mayor Marissa Q. Padirayon
Councilors Napoleon C. Sacramed
John B. Langaman
Sebastian A. Guiang
Mario A. De Castro
Benjamin C. Oroceo
Agnes C. Galano
Ruben O. Ranjo
Carol Q. Galapia

Education

The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system.[18] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[19] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

References
  1.  Municipality of Sanchez Mira | (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.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Sanchez Mira: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Cagayan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  11. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  12. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. "History of DepED SDO Cagayan". DepED SDO Cagayan | Official Website of DepED SDO Cagayan. Retrieved March 13, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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