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Country
  
Philippines

District
  
1st District

Time zone
  
PST (UTC+8)

Area
  
82.97 km²

Province
  
Ilocos Norte

Region
  
Ilocos (Region I)

Barangays
  
3

ZIP code
  
2911

Local time
  
Friday 6:21 AM

Dialling code
  
77

Carasi

Weather
  
20°C, Wind NW at 0 km/h, 77% Humidity

Sabo dam carasi ilocos norte july 2014


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.

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Map of Carasi, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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.

  • Angset
  • Barbaqueso (Poblacion)
  • Virbira
  • Demographics

    In the 2015 census, the population of Carasi was 1,567 people, with a density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometre or 49 inhabitants per square mile.

    Local government

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

  • 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

    Carasi Wikipedia