Carasi
| Carasi | |
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| Municipality | |
| Municipality of Carasi | |
 Map of Ilocos Norte with Carasi highlighted |
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 Carasi
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| Coordinates: 18°12′N 120°52′E / 18.2°N 120.87°ECoordinates: 18°12′N 120°52′E / 18.2°N 120.87°E | |
| Country |
 Philippines
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| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 3 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Rene Villa Gaspar |
| • Electorate | 1,324 voters (2016) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82.97 km2 (32.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 1,567 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2911 |
| PSGC | 012807000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Climate type | tropical monsoon climate |
| Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| Website | www |
Carasi, officially the Municipality of Carasi, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,567 people.
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.
Carasi is politically subdivided into 3 barangays.
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.
As of the term 2013-2016, these are the elected officials of Carasi:
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).
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