| Sagñay | |
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| Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Sagñay | |
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Sagñay
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 3rd district(Partido) |
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| Barangays | 26 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 108.19 km2 (41.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 29,082 |
| • Density | 268.8/km2 (696.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
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| Income class | 4th class municipality; partially urban |
Sagñay [ˈsaŋaj] is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 29,082 people.
Sagñay was established in the late 17th century by the Spanish friars. Like the town of Lagonoy, Sañgay also formed part of the province of Albay but it was separated in the year 1846 by the order of Governor General Narciso Claveria.
The parish of St. Andrew was founded in the same year that Sagñay gained its independence as a town. The town's annual fiesta is held every November 30.
This town has several beautiful attractions including the Atulayan Island which is considered by writers{who?} as having a beautiful myth.
Sagñay is subdivided into 19 barangays.
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