Bacarra

Bacarra
Municipality

Seal

Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Bacarra
Bacarra

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 18°15′N 120°37′E / 18.250°N 120.617°E / 18.250; 120.617Coordinates: 18°15′N 120°37′E / 18.250°N 120.617°E / 18.250; 120.617
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province Ilocos Norte
District 1st District
Founded 1778
Barangays 43
Government[1]
 • Mayor Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr.
Area[2]
 • Total 65.32 km2 (25.22 sq mi)
Population (2007)[3]
 • Total 31,648
 • Density 480/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2916
Dialing code 77
Income class 3rd Class; Partially Urban
Website www.bacarra.gov.ph

Bacarra is a third class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 31,648 people.[3]

Geography

Barangays

Bacarra is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.[2]

  • Brgy. 1, Sta. Rita (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 2, San Andres I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 3, San Andres II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 4, San Simon I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 5, San Simon II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 6, San Pedro I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 7, San Pedro II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 8, San Agustin I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 9, San Agustin II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 10, San Vicente (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 11, Sta. Filomena I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 12, Sta. Filomena II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 13, San Gabriel I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 14, San Gabriel II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 15, San Roque I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 16, San Roque II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 17, Sto. Cristo I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 18, Sto. Cristo II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 19, Nambaran
  • Brgy. 19-A, Tambidao
  • Brgy. 20, Pulangi
  • Brgy. 21, Libtong
  • Brgy. 22, Bani
  • Brgy. 23, Paninaan
  • Brgy. 24, Macupit
  • Brgy. 25, Tubburan
  • Brgy. 26, Teppang
  • Brgy. 27, Duripes
  • Brgy. 27-A, Pungto
  • Brgy. 28, Cabusligan
  • Brgy. 29, Pasngal
  • Brgy. 30, Cadaratan
  • Brgy. 31, Calioet-Libong
  • Brgy. 32, Corocor
  • Brgy. 33, Cabulalaan
  • Brgy. 34, Cabaruan
  • Brgy. 35, Pipias
  • Brgy. 36, Natba
  • Brgy. 37, Ganagan
  • Brgy. 37-A, Casilian
  • Brgy. 38, Sangil
  • Brgy. 39, Pasiocan
  • Brgy. 40, Buyon

Area and location

Bacarra is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Pasuquin, on the east by Vintar; on the south by Laoag City; and on the west by China Sea. It is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Laoag City and 494 kilometres (307 mi) north of Manila. Bacarra is one of the municipalities with the smallest land area in the province.

Demographics

Population census of Bacarra
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 26,940—    
1995 27,827+0.61%
2000 29,668+1.38%
2007 31,485+0.82%
2010 31,648+0.19%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]
The Bacarra Seal

Government Seal

Shield, derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte.

Blue, symbolizes the incessant of peace for love, justice equality and tranquility, the purity of heart and open mind of the people of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte towards progress. It also depicts the fervent hopes and prayers of the people to reach their goals in their pursuit for economic recovery through productivity and self-reliance.

Yellow, represents the burning desire and initiative of the people to attain reconciliation through the power of love and prayer.

Brown, represents the basic race which the people take pride in the cultivation of the soil through their own sweat and blood.

Leaning Tower, depicts the strength and sturdiness of the people to withstand the challenges of life in the passage of time. It also expresses the dignity of labor.

Carabao and Plow, symbolize the basic factors of production which are of paramount importance in attaining the fondest dreams of the people to become active, viable, self-reliant and productive.

Tobacco and Garlic, represent the two major agricultural cash crops of the people thereby attaining self-reliant.

The Leaning Belfry of St. Andrew Church

Local Government Unit

Municipal Officials

As of the term 2013-2016, these are the elected municipal officials of Bacarra:[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 25 September 2013.

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