About Sogod
Travelling 60.5 km northward from Cebu City is the Municipality of Sogod, which belongs to the 5th District of Cebu Province and a 4th class municipality.
Two popular versions were told how the town got its name, that from a great religious happening and from a natural physical phenomenon. It is said that spread of Christianity in northern Cebu started in Sogod and extended to the northernmost tip of Cebu Province.
Also, it is in Sogod where there is a demarcation boundary of white sandy beach to the north and black sandy beach to the south. Thus, the name Sogod was coined from the Cebuano dialect “Sinugdanan” which means “beginning”.
Photo of road entrance with arch banner reading Welcome to Sogod Town Fiesta.
Natural attractions and landmarks
Sogod is where the popular Alegre Beach Resort is located, in a barangay close to the Borbon border. The other beach resorts are the Tabunok Garden View Resort in Barangay Tabunok, and the Northsky Beach Resort, Summer House and Easy Vacation House in Barangay Bawo. An equally fine public beach is found at Barangay Calumboyan.
The town also prides of its number of caves, springs, falls, and rivers. The Bagatayam Spring, which supplies water to the town through the Sogod Waterworks System, is a favorite of visitors. Another fresh water attraction is the Binaliw Spring.
The over 170-year old St. James the Apostle Parish Church of the town attracts heritage lovers. Built in 1843, the church is one of several old structures still standing in the Poblacion. In time for the annual town fiesta on July 25, the Panagsogod Festival is held. It is a colorful showcase of Sogod’s rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. (Galan, 2015)
Photo of the yellow St. James the Apostle Parish Church in Poblacion, Sogod.
Our history
The town of Sogod existed as unit of government since 1764. According to an unpublished written account of Sogod, the first civil government of this town was set up under the authority of the Spanish Provincial Government known at that time as the “Tribunal de Mestizos”.
- 1764First civil government
First civil government set up under the Spanish Provincial Government known as the “Tribunal de Mestizos”. It was headed by Teniente Juan Daligdig.
- 1767Leadership of Dominggo Udtohan
Juan Daligdig succeeded by Juan Tolero, then replaced by Dominggo Udtohan with the rank of governadorcillo.
- 1893First capitan municipal appointed
There was a total of 75 governadorcillos after Udtohan and the succession of leadership was not interrupted at the time when first capitan municipal was appointed.
- 1903Merged with Catmon
Sogoranons learned their town was merged with Catmon, three kilometers to the south, although Sogod had a larger population than Catmon.
- 1921Independent municipality
By an act of the defunct Philippine Assembly, Sogod became an independent municipality and the president (equivalent to the municipal mayor) was the late Gervacio Monsanto.
- November 26, 1921Second birth of Sogod
Remembered as the second birth of Sogod as a municipality with its political, economic, social, cultural and religious growth to boast.
Barangays
Sogod is composed of 18 barangays. The source page lists Cabangahan twice; transcribed as written.
- Ampongol
- Bagakay
- Bagatayam
- Bawo
- Cabalawan
- Cabangahan
- Calumboyan
- Dakit
- Damolog
- Ibabao
- Liki
- Lubo
- Mohon
- Nahus-an
- Pansoy
- Poblacion
- Tabunok
- Takay
Sogod historical timeline
Link button on the legacy page opens the detailed historical timeline.
Upcoming events
LGU / ABC / SK Nite
July 16, 2018
Place: Mayor Deo Durano Sports and Cultural Center
Time: 9:00 PM