Carasi
| Carasi | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Carasi | |
.svg.png)  Carasi Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 18°12′N 120°52′E / 18.200°N 120.867°ECoordinates: 18°12′N 120°52′E / 18.200°N 120.867°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 3 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Rene Villa Gaspar |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 82.97 km2 (32.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2911 |
| Dialing code | 77 |
| Income class | 5th class; rural |
Carasi is a fifth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,473 people, making it the least populous municipality in the province.[3]
Geography
Carasi is a land-locked town situated in the eastern border of Ilocos Norte. It has an area of 157.48 km2. Vintar is situated in the north of Carasi, Calanasan in the east, Nueva Era in the south and Piddig in the west. It is in the foot of the Cordillera Mountains.
Barangays
Carasi is politically subdivided into 3 barangays.[2]
- Angset
- Barbaqueso (Poblacion)
- Virbira
Demographics
| Population census of Carasi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 632 | — |
| 1995 | 750 | +3.26% |
| 2000 | 1,154 | +9.68% |
| 2007 | 1,435 | +3.05% |
| 2010 | 1,473 | +0.96% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Local government
As of the term 2013-2016, these are the elected officials of Carasi:[1]
- Mayor: Rene V. Gaspar
- Vice Mayor: Villamor G. Julian
- Councillors:
- Nestor S. Julian
- Eric P. Advincula
- Domingo R. Pumaras
- Joepat P. Aguibay
- Edgar S. Sueb
- Rhelly S. Rivac
- Clemente P. Abal
- Rey Transfiguracion
Government seal
Shield, denotes that Carasi is within the Province of Ilocos Norte
Deer, represents hunting as means of livelihood of the townspeople
Pine Tree, stands for the forest products that abound in the town
Center Design, signifies defense and protection (shield); hardwork (bolo); and patriotism and bravery (spear).
References
- 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- 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 3 October 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
External links
- Pasyalan Ilocos Norte
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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