Magsingal

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
Interactive map of Magsingal
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; 120.42444
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 1st district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVictoria Ina P. Favis
 • Vice MayorAlrico A.Favis
 • RepresentativeRonald Singson
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Erwin B. Isaguirre
  • Aquiles U. Udarbe Jr.
  • Agustin I. Pichay
  • Carlos G. Marañon
  • John Felix P. Jurado
  • Randy R. Ugale
  • Lorenzo F. Unciano
  • Cornelio T. Fuller
 • Electorate21,030 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation
311 m (1,020 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
31,970
 • Density376.2/km2 (974.4/sq mi)
 • Households
7,840
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
7.27
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 1,506 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 4,353 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 306.4 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 178 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2730
PSGC
0102912000
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 1st class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,970 people.

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 half a kilometer to the south. The leader of the village refused Salcedo's request to establish a municipality there. He instead suggested that Salcedo 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 attempted to convert the people to Christianity, but not all accepted the new faith. Those who refused conversion fled the town and settled to the east of Bantay Bul-lagaw (Bul-lagaw Mountain).

Geography

The Municipality of Magsingal is bordered by San Juan to the north, Santo Domingo and Bantay to the south, and Abra to the east.

Magsingal is situated 14.12 kilometres (8.77 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 415.05 kilometres (257.90 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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

  • Alangan
  • Bacar
  • Barbarit
  • Bungro
  • Cabaroan
  • Cadanglaan
  • Caraisan
  • Dacutan
  • Labut
  • Maas-asin
  • Macatcatud
  • Manzante
  • Maratudo
  • Miramar
  • Namalpalan
  • 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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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)

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Magsingal had a population of 31,970 people. The population density was 380 inhabitants per square kilometre (980/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Magsingal (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
35.78
2003
28.37
2006
18.90
2009
18.14
2012
21.76
2015
10.87
2018
4.42
2021
14.17
2023
7.27

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Magsingal's main economic source is agriculture. Farmers produce crops and agricultural goods. Fishing provides secondary source of Magsingal.

Government

Local government

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
(2025–2028)
Position Name
Congressman Ronald V. Singson
Mayor Victoria Ina P. Favis
Vice-Mayor Alrico A. Favis
Councilors Shella Marie T. Velasco
Sherwin J. Tiri
Cornelio T. Fuller
Lorenzo F. Unciano
Tiburcio T. Tabarrejo Jr.
John Felix P. Jurado
Carlos G. Marañon
Randy R. Ugale

Education

The Masingal Schools District Office governs all private and public educational institutions within the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Alangan Elementary School
  • Arinaya Elementary School
  • Barbarit Elementary School
  • Caraisan Primary School
  • Dacutan Primary School
  • Maas-asin Elementary School
  • Macatcatud Primary School
  • Magsingal North Central School
  • Magsingal South Central School
  • Manzante Elementary School
  • Maratudo Elementary School
  • Miramar Elementary School
  • Namalpalan Elementary School
  • Napo Elementary School
  • Pagsanaan Elementary School
  • Panay Elementary School
  • Patong Elementary School
  • Puro Elementary School
  • Saint William's Institute (Elementary)
  • Sarsaracat Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Magsingal National High School
  • Manzante National High School
  • Puro National High School
  • Saint William's Institute
  • The Magsingal Institute
  • Patong Integrated School
  • Metropolitan Institute of Arts and Sciences

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Magsingal | (DILG)
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