Carasi

Carasi
Municipality

Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Carasi
Carasi

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 18°12′N 120°52′E / 18.200°N 120.867°E / 18.200; 120.867Coordinates: 18°12′N 120°52′E / 18.200°N 120.867°E / 18.200; 120.867
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 (2015)[3]
 • Total 1,567
 • Density 19/km2 (49/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 2015 census, it has a population of 1,567 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]

Demographics

Population census of Carasi
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 632—    
1995 750+3.26%
2000 1,154+9.68%
2007 1,435+3.05%
2010 1,473+0.96%
2015 1,567+1.18%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Local government

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

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. 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 3 October 2013.

External links

 Vintar
Piddig Calanasan, Apayao
   Carasi  
Solsona


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