Geography
Sigay is situated as one among the topmost and farthest municipality of Ilocos Sur. The boundaries are as follows, north by the Municipality of Gregorio del Pilar, South by the Municipality of Salcedo; East by the Municipality of Quirino, and West by the Municipality of Suyo, Ilocos Sur. Sigay can be reached one and a half hour ride from the City of Candon through strong-geared vehicles traversing 30 km, 22 km concrete and 8 km rugged roads, passing stony rivers crossing several times and going up through mountain terrains. During rainy season, the place is isolated by swollen rivers and muddy slippery roads. Residents adopt themselves by negotiating distances by hike. The Municipality is nestled in a wide mountainous area where most of its forest is still untouched. Both ends of the Municipality is bounded with rivers namely Quinibor Rivers at the north where travelers pass and cross fourteen times, and Ida, Suyo Rivers in the South and which could be passed once before reaching the town. This type of soil is best suited to diversified crops. The town has a total land area of 80.28 km2. comprising seven barangays. The place has a vast mountain ranges and forest wherein bountiful forest products abound.
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