Magsingal

Magsingal, officially the Municipality of Magsingal (Ilocano: Ili ti Magsingal; Tagalog: Bayan ng Magsingal) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 30,792 people. [3]

Magsingal
Municipality
Municipality of Magsingal
Seal
Map of Ilocos Sur with Magsingal highlighted
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Magsingal
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E
Country Philippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District1st District
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVictoria Ina Favis
 • Vice MayorArlyn A. Favis
 • RepresentativeDeogracias Victor B. Savellano
 • Electorate19,157 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total30,792
 • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
 • Households
7,166
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence10.87% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱277,620,750.13 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2730
PSGC
012912000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.magsingal.gov.ph

Etymology

The name of the municipality came from the term "Mayisingal," an Ilocano term which means "to be moved." It was applied when the belltower was moved from a previous location to its current site.

Captain Juan de Salcedo had a hand in founding the municipality. But before he reached the current site of the poblacion, he came to a village called Malongon, about one-half kilometer to the south. The leader of the village refused Salcedo's request to establish a municipality there, but suggested that he establish the town a half kilometer north of the village, and the belltower be moved to that site, hence the origin of the town's name.

History

Itnegs were the original inhabitants of the place when Salcedo arrived. He worked for the conversion of the people to Christianity, but not all accepted the new faith. Those who refused conversion fled the town and settled east of Bantay Bul-lagaw (Bul-lagaw Mountain).

Geography

Magsingal is 419 kilometres (260 mi) from Metro Manila and 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Vigan City, the provincial capital.

Barangays

Magsingal is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. [2]

  • Alangan
  • Bacar
  • Barbarit
  • Bungro
  • Cabaroan
  • Cadanglaan
  • Caraisan
  • Dacutan
  • Labut
  • Maas-asin
  • Macatcatud
  • Namalpalan
  • Manzante
  • Maratudo
  • Miramar
  • Napo
  • Pagsanaan Norte
  • Pagsanaan Sur
  • Panay Norte
  • Panay Sur
  • Patong
  • Puro (Puro Pinget)
  • San Basilio (Poblacion)
  • San Clemente (Poblacion)
  • San Julian (Poblacion)
  • San Lucas (Poblacion)
  • San Ramon (Poblacion)
  • San Vicente (Poblacion)
  • Santa Monica
  • Sarsaracat

Climate
Climate data for Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 34
(93)		 33
(91)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 19
(66)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 9
(0.4)		 11
(0.4)		 13
(0.5)		 23
(0.9)		 92
(3.6)		 122
(4.8)		 153
(6.0)		 137
(5.4)		 139
(5.5)		 141
(5.6)		 42
(1.7)		 14
(0.6)		 896
(35.4)
Average rainy days 4.6 4.0 6.2 9.1 19.5 23.2 24.0 22.5 21.5 15.2 10.5 6.0 166.3
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [5]

Demographics
Population census of Magsingal
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,134—    
1918 10,723+2.75%
1939 11,193+0.20%
1948 11,697+0.49%
1960 13,437+1.16%
1970 16,117+1.83%
1975 17,341+1.48%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 19,177+2.03%
1990 22,271+1.51%
1995 23,565+1.06%
2000 25,580+1.77%
2007 27,615+1.06%
2010 28,302+0.90%
2015 30,792+1.62%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of Magsingal was 30,792 people, [3] with a density of 360 inhabitants per square kilometre or 930 inhabitants per square mile.

Education
  • Saint William's Institute - a privately funded educational institution run by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres
  • The Magsingal Institute - a private highschool
  • Magsingal National High School- a public highschool
  • Manzante National Highschool - a public high school

References
  1.  Municipality of Magsingal | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. "Magsingal: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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