Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
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| Municipality of Magsingal | |
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| Government | |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 30 |
| Income class | 3rd class |
| Mayor | Arlyn A. Favis |
| ZIP Code | 2730 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 84.98 km² |
| Population
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27,615 |
| Population Census of Magsingal | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 23,565 |
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| 2000 | 25,580 | 1.78% | |
| 2007 | 27,615 | 1.06% | |
Magsingal is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 27,615 people in 5,311 households.
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[edit] Barangays
Magsingal is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.
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[edit] Origin of the Municipality's Name
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.
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).
[edit] Major Schools in Magsingal
- Saint William's Institute - a privately-funded educational institution run by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres
- The Magsingal Institute - a private highschool
[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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Coordinates: 17°41′06″N 120°25′28″E / 17.685°N 120.424444444°E
