Magsingal

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Magsingal
Municipality
Municipality of Magsingal
St. William the Hermit Church in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur.jpg
Official seal of Magsingal
Seal
Map of Ilocos Sur with Magsingal highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Magsingal highlighted
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Magsingal is located in Philippines
Magsingal
Magsingal
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E / 17.685°N 120.42444°E / 17.685; 120.42444Coordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E / 17.685°N 120.42444°E / 17.685; 120.42444
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 1st district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVictoria Ina P. Favis
 • Vice MayorArlyn A. Favis
 • RepresentativeDeogracias Victor B. Savellano
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate19,157 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation
311 m (1,020 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total31,308
 • Density370/km2 (950/sq mi)
 • Households
7,166
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence10.87% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱648,435,384.84 (2020)
 • Assets₱1,699,747,908.97 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱175,663,597.48 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱133,559,175.46 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2730
PSGC
012912000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.magsingal.gov.ph

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 2020 census, it has a population of 31,308 people. [3]

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).

Politics[]

In 1945, the first duly elected municipal mayor via landslide vote was Hon. Policarpio Cortez Jurado.

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. [5]

  • 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) [6]

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%
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%
2020 31,308+0.33%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9][10]

In the 2020 census, Magsingal had a population of 31,308. [3] The population density was 370 inhabitants per square kilometre (960/sq mi).

Economy[]


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. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Magsingal: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  12. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  14. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

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