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 | |
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| Municipality of Magsingal | |
St. William the Hermit Church | |
Seal | |
Map of Ilocos Sur with Magsingal highlighted | |
Magsingal Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E / 17.685°N 120.42444°ECoordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E / 17.685°N 120.42444°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 30 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Victoria Ina P. Favis |
| • Vice Mayor | Arlyn A. Favis |
| • Representative | Deogracias Victor B. Savellano |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 20,443 voters (2022) |
| 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 (2020 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 31,308 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,840 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 4.42 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 648.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,700 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 175.7 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 133.6 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2730 |
| PSGC | 012912000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
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] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
- 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 | |||||||||||||
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| 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
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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% | |
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| 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
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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
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Deogracias Victor B. Savellano |
| Mayor | Victoria Ina P. Favis |
| Vice-Mayor | Arlyn A. Favis |
| Councilors | 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 |
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
- ^ Municipality of Magsingal | (DILG)
- ^ "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. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Magsingal: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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External links
- Local Governance Performance Management System