Carasi

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Carasi
Municipality
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Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Carasi
Carasi is located in Philippines
Carasi
Carasi
Location within the Philippines
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Country [[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province [[{{#property:P131}}]]
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 {{#property:P281}}
Dialing code {{#property:P473}}
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]

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

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External links

 Vintar
Piddig Calanasan, Apayao
  Carasi  
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