Magsingal, Ilocos Sur

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Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Magsingal

Magsingal is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 25,580 people in 5,311 households.

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[edit] Barangays

Magsingal is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.

  • 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 (Pob.)
  • San Clemente (Pob.)
  • San Julian (Pob.)
  • San Lucas (Pob.)
  • San Ramon (Pob.)
  • San Vicente (Pob.)
  • Santa Monica
  • Sarsaracat

[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.

[edit] Major Schools in Magsingal

- Saint William's Institute - a privately-funded educational institution run by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres

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