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

Magsingal
Municipality
Municipality of Magsingal
St. William the Hermit Church
St. William the Hermit Church
Official seal of Magsingal
Seal
Motto: 
Agrimat Magsingal!
Map of Ilocos Sur with Magsingal highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Magsingal highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Magsingal is located in Philippines
Magsingal
Magsingal
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E
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
 • Electorate20,443 voters (2022)
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
7,840
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
4.42
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 648.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 1,700 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 175.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 133.6 million (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

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. It is bordered by the municipality of San Juan to the north, Santo Domingo and Bantay to the south, and Langiden, Abra to the east.

Barangays

Magsingal is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • 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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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
Poverty Incidence of Magsingal
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Magsingal, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

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

Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council
(2022-2025)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Ronald V. Singson[19]
Mayor Alrico A. Favis
Vice-Mayor Victoria Ina P. Favis
Councilors Tiburcio T. Tabarrejo
Lorenzo F. Unciano
John Felix P. Jurado
Cornelio T. Fuller
Sherwin J. Tiri
Carlos G. Mara
Randy R. Ugale
Shella Marie T. Velasco

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. Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  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. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. 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. National Statistics Office.
  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 December 28, 2020.
  12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. "2022 Elected Local Officials- Municipality". Department of the Interior and Local Government. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  19. "Ilocos Sur officials take oath". PIA. 2022-06-03. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
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