Carasi, Ilocos Norte
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 Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of 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 |
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rene Villa Gaspar |
| 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 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Income class | 5th class; rural |
| Website | www |
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.
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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