Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 2730 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 84.98 km2 (32.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,308 |
| Density (2020) | 368 / km2 (954 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 41' North, 120° 26' East (17.6851, 120.4257) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.3 feet) |
Magsingal is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 84.98 square kilometers or 32.81 square miles which constitutes 3.27% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,308. This represented 4.43% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.59% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 368 inhabitants per square kilometer or 954 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magsingal has 30 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alangan | 3.00% | 940 | 844 | 11.37% | 2.29% |
| Bacar | 1.87% | 584 | 622 | -6.11% | -1.32% |
| Barbarit | 2.81% | 879 | 911 | -3.51% | -0.75% |
| Bungro | 5.07% | 1,587 | 1,466 | 8.25% | 1.68% |
| Cabaroan | 2.00% | 625 | 610 | 2.46% | 0.51% |
| Cadanglaan | 0.65% | 204 | 191 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Caraisan | 2.54% | 794 | 787 | 0.89% | 0.19% |
| Dacutan | 2.82% | 884 | 820 | 7.80% | 1.59% |
| Labut | 2.52% | 788 | 774 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Maas-asin | 2.70% | 845 | 747 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Macatcatud | 2.86% | 894 | 928 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| Manzante | 6.23% | 1,951 | 1,887 | 3.39% | 0.70% |
| Maratudo | 4.21% | 1,319 | 1,312 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| Miramar | 4.63% | 1,449 | 1,408 | 2.91% | 0.61% |
| Namalpalan | 3.83% | 1,199 | 1,090 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Napo | 3.30% | 1,033 | 1,007 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| Pagsanaan Norte | 1.64% | 515 | 563 | -8.53% | -1.86% |
| Pagsanaan Sur | 2.10% | 656 | 655 | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Panay Norte | 4.81% | 1,506 | 1,367 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
| Panay Sur | 2.15% | 673 | 683 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| Patong | 4.90% | 1,534 | 1,508 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Puro | 15.28% | 4,785 | 4,535 | 5.51% | 1.14% |
| San Basilio | 1.40% | 437 | 536 | -18.47% | -4.21% |
| San Clemente | 2.95% | 924 | 1,074 | -13.97% | -3.12% |
| San Julian | 1.56% | 488 | 556 | -12.23% | -2.71% |
| San Lucas | 2.12% | 664 | 670 | -0.90% | -0.19% |
| San Ramon | 2.78% | 870 | 935 | -6.95% | -1.51% |
| San Vicente | 2.51% | 786 | 756 | 3.97% | 0.82% |
| Santa Monica | 2.45% | 766 | 792 | -3.28% | -0.70% |
| Sarsaracat | 2.33% | 729 | 758 | -3.83% | -0.82% |
| Magsingal Total | 31,308 | 30,792 | 1.68% | 0.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magsingal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱277,620,750.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 108,315,059.99 | – |
| 2010 | 99,756,583.27 | -7.90% |
| 2011 | 99,685,012.42 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 87,871,807.74 | -11.85% |
| 2013 | 91,288,289.73 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 68,933,706.52 | -24.49% |
| 2015 | 156,736,544.99 | 127.37% |
| 2016 | 277,620,750.13 | 77.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsingal in the 2015 Census was 30,766 broken down into 7,943 households or an average of 3.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,250 | 4,291 | 5.19 | |
| 23,559 | 4,761 | 4.95 | |
| 25,573 | 5,311 | 4.82 | |
| 27,605 | 5,960 | 4.63 | |
| 28,299 | 6,431 | 4.40 | |
| 30,766 | 7,943 | 3.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsingal is 5 to 9, with 2,930 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 419 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 511 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,332 | 7.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,930 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,920 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,770 | 9.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,812 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,422 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,391 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,323 | 7.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,862 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,680 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,500 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,225 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 942 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 722 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 561 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 419 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 470 | 1.53% |
| Total | 30,792 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsingal grew from 7,134 in 1903 to 31,308 in 2020, an increase of 24,174 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 516 people, from the previous population of 30,792 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,134 | – | |
| 10,723 | 2.61% | |
| 11,193 | 0.21% | |
| 11,697 | 0.45% | |
| 13,437 | 1.23% | |
| 16,117 | 1.79% | |
| 17,341 | 1.48% | |
| 19,177 | 2.03% | |
| 22,271 | 1.51% | |
| 23,565 | 1.06% | |
| 25,580 | 1.77% | |
| 27,615 | 1.06% | |
| 28,302 | 0.90% | |
| 30,792 | 1.62% | |
| 31,308 | 0.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magsingal for the year 2019 was 19,157, broken down into 9,523 males and 9,634 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magsingal is situated at approximately 17° 41' North, 120° 26' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Magsingal are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, San Juan, Ilocos Sur, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, and Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 347.53 kilometers (215.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 5.48 kilometers (3.40 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- San Juan, Ilocos Sur, 7.20 kilometers (4.48 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 7.51 kilometers (4.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, 11.53 kilometers (7.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Bantay, Ilocos Sur, 12.17 kilometers (7.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, 12.32 kilometers (7.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 13.09 kilometers (8.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 43.65 kilometers (27.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 54.90 kilometers (34.11 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 59.41 kilometers (36.92 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 112.98 kilometers (70.20 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 118.82 kilometers (73.83 miles) to the South (S6°W)
Distance from Manila: 347.53 kilometers (215.94 miles) to the South (S10°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.