Positioned in the northernmost part of the province, the town is commonly referred to as the “Gateway to Agusan del Sur” and “The Last Frontier of Agusan del Sur”. The town plays a significant role in the agricultural sector of the province, as it is a major producer of crops such as coconut, banana, vegetables, and notably, abaca.
The municipality covers 950.50 square kilometers or 366.99 square miles, accounting for 9.51% of the total area of Agusan del Sur. According to the 2020 Census, its population was 35,196, which makes up 4.76% of Agusan del Sur’s total population and 1.25% of the Caraga region’s overall population. With these statistics, the population density is calculated at 37 people per square kilometer or 96 people per square mile.
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Barangay count
8503
Postal code
567.82 km²
Land Area
33,957
Population (2020)
60 / km²
Density
8.8219, 125.6938
Coordinates
51.2 meters
Estimated elevation above sea level
Sibagat has 24 barangays. The graph and table below show the population per barangay for the years 2015 and 2020.
| Barangay | Population (2020) | Population (2015) |
| Anislagan | 1,704 | 1,998 |
| Balit | 1,062 | 868 |
| Baylo | 1,448 | 1,555 |
| Binicalan | 2,892 | 3,353 |
| Cecilia | 1,195 | 1,135 |
| Coalicion | 2,678 | 1,398 |
| Culi | 1,142 | 1,008 |
| Dimasalang | 1,768 | 1,387 |
| Don Alejandro | 2,546 | 2,600 |
| Don Pedro | 234 | 241 |
| Doña Flavia | 2,827 | 2,614 |
| Doña Maxima | 1,406 | 1,467 |
| Mahagsay | 1,016 | 1,009 |
| Mahapag | 749 | 730 |
| Mahayahay | 1,332 | 795 |
| Muritula | 905 | 743 |
| Nuevo Trabajo | 2,256 | 1,876 |
| Poblacion | 1,755 | 1,815 |
| Policarpo | 612 | 486 |
| San Isidro | 898 | 807 |
| San Pedro | 1,131 | 1,219 |
| Santa Ines | 2,114 | 1,748 |
| Santa Rita | 349 | 301 |
| Santiago | 568 | 499 |
| Wegguam | 609 | 457 |
| San Luis Total | 35,196 | 32,109 |
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income |
| 2009 | 82,992,839.61 |
| 2010 | 87,011,731.29 |
| 2011 | 95,321,528.30 |
| 2012 | 92,300,332.73 |
| 2013 | 102,700,516.50 |
| 2014 | 116,045,945.22 |
| 2015 | 131,797,562.84 |
| 2016 | 144,192,320.57 |
End notes:
| Census date | Population |
| 1903 | – |
| 1918 | – |
| 1939 | – |
| 1948 | – |
| 1960 | – |
| 1970 | – |
| 1975 | – |
| 1980 | – |
| 1990 | 24,004 |
| 1995 | 28,185 |
| 2000 | 28,685 |
| 2007 | 30,074 |
| 2010 | 30,985 |
| 2015 | 30,442 |
| 2020 | 33,957 |
Between 1990 and 2020, the population of Sibagat rose from 24,004 to 33,957, indicating an increase of 9,953 individuals over the span of 30 years. As per the latest census conducted in 2020, the population of Sibagat has experienced a positive growth rate of 2.33%, resulting in an additional 3,515 individuals as compared to the previous population of 30,442 in 2015.
Distances
Sibagat is closest to the cities of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, and Bislig, Surigao del Sur, based on their great-circle distance from Sibagat. The nearest municipalities are Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, and Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. Sibagat is situated 819.18 kilometers (509.02 miles) away from the national capital.
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