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.

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

Barangays

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

Economy

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:

Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection
Locally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Population

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.

Location

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.

Great-circle distance

Nearest towns

Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, 14.01 kilometers (8.71 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, 16.99 kilometers (10.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, 28.10 kilometers (17.46 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, 29.24 kilometers (18.17 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 34.15 kilometers (21.22 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, 35.58 kilometers (22.11 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)

Nearest cities

Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 13.32 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
Butuan, 23.26 kilometers (14.45 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 37.60 kilometers (23.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 62.32 kilometers (38.72 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 64.94 kilometers (40.35 miles) to the West (N90°W)
Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 96.09 kilometers (59.71 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)

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