Sogod, officially the Municipality of Sogod, is a 2nd class municipality located in the northeastern part of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,447 people. Sogod is 60 km from Cebu City and 28 km from Tabuelan. It is bordered to the north by Borbon, to the west by Tuburan and Tabuelan, to the east by the Camotes Sea, and to the south by Catmon.

Geography

Barangays

Sogod is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks (otherwise known as sitios). The municipality has 6 coastal barangays and 12 upland barangays. Out of the 18 barangays in the municipality, the coastal barangays with the inclusion of Barangay Ibabao are considered to be urbanized and 11 are rural.

Climate

Demographics

Tourism

Handicrafts

Sogod is known for its quality craftsmanship in making handwoven furniture, handcrafted with passion and love by our Sogoranon weavers, collectively known as 'Weavers of Hope'. Their products are found in Barangay Liki, Sogod, Cebu.

Literary Prominence

Sogod is home to several known Cebuano writers such as Santiago Pepito, Benjamin Montejo, Oliver Flores, Ma. Vera Naome Flores and Vincent Isles. Much of the municipality's profile and characteristics are often depicted in their respective narratives.