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Magsingal, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Magsingal is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 4,571. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4,571 Population 139/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
101.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Magsingal

Magsingal

Magsingal, officially the Municipality of 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.

People

Population4,571
Density139/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain101.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population4,571
Population Density139 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates17.6850°, 120.4244°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation101.9 inches (2,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magsingal

Magsingal is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 4,571. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Magsingal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area32.8 sq mi (85.0 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates17.6850°N, 120.4244°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

584 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 46 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 145 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 73 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 92 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 149 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 45 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 48 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 80 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 145 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 108 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 110 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

104 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 191 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 116 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 202 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 91 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 91 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 79 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 153 km
2024 Yagi Category 1 295 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 105 km
2023 Saola Category 5 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 170 km
2022 Noru Category 4 249 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 189 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 218 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 270 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 277 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 208 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 55 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 121 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 120 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 46 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 76 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 189 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 24.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 25.5 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in

Magsingal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Magsingal

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Magsingal North Central School
Napo Elementary School
Panay Elementary School
Dacutan Primary School
Miramar Elementary School
Pagsanaan Elementary School
Arinaya Primary School
Manzante Elementary School
Lao-ingen Elementary School
Maratudo Elementary School
Patong Elementary School
Magsingal National High School
Manzante National High School
Barbarit Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Nagtupacan Elementary School
Maas-asin Elementary School
Sarsaracat Elementary School
Magsingal South Central School
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Radio Stations near Magsingal

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Laoag MP3 64 kbps
Love Radio Tuguegarao MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Bangued AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Magsingal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burgos Museum
Crisologo Museum
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos

Libraries in Magsingal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abra Provincial Library0.0
CCIT Library0.0
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Magsingal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangued Central Market
Cabugao Public Market
JTC Supermart
Magsingal Public Market
Nueva Era Public Market
Old Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Sinait
San Ildefonso Public Market
San Juan Public Market
Santa Public Market
Santo Domingo Mall
Sinait Public Market
Vigan City Public Market

Gas Stations in Magsingal

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V
Harry's
Petron
PH #4430231992
Seaoil
Shell

Airports Near Magsingal

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Area
85.0 km² (32.8 mi²)
Postal Code
2730
Website
magsingal.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magsingal

What is the population of Magsingal?

Magsingal has a population of 4,571 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 32.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magsingal?

Magsingal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.9 inches.

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