Carasi

Carasi
Carasi
Municipality
	Municipality of Carasi
	Flag
	Map of Ilocos Norte with Carasi highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Carasi Location within the Philippines
	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
Province	Ilocos Norte
District	1st district
Barangays	3 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Rene V. Gaspar
• Vice Mayor	Wilson T. Bulil-lit
• Representative	Ria Christina G. Fariñas
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	1,406 voters (2019)
Area
• Total	82.97 km2 (32.03 sq mi)
Elevation	228 m (748 ft)
Highest elevation	890 m (2,920 ft)
Lowest elevation	54 m (177 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	1,607
• Density	19/km2 (50/sq mi)
• Households	304
Economy
• Income class	5th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	20.34% (2015)
• Revenue	₱65,897,799.02 (2020)
• Assets	₱139,132,382.49 (2020)
• Expenditure	₱58,011,416.11 (2020)
• Liabilities	₱38,093,635.40 (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2911
PSGC	012807000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)77
Native languages	Ilocano; Tagalog
Website	www.carasi.gov.ph

Carasi, officially the Municipality of Carasi (Ilocano: Ili ti Carasi; Filipino: Bayan ng Carasi), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,607 people. ^[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. ^[5]

Angset
Barbaqueso (Poblacion)
Virbira

Climate[]

Climate data for Carasi, Ilocos Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	24 (75)	25 (77)	27 (81)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)	26 (79)	25 (77)	24 (75)	27 (80)
Average low °C (°F)	17 (63)	17 (63)	19 (66)	20 (68)	22 (72)	23 (73)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	21 (70)	20 (68)	18 (64)	20 (69)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	55 (2.2)	41 (1.6)	37 (1.5)	41 (1.6)	184 (7.2)	215 (8.5)	261 (10.3)	256 (10.1)	245 (9.6)	216 (8.5)	142 (5.6)	129 (5.1)	1,822 (71.8)
Average rainy days	14.1	11.1	11.8	12.5	21.8	25.2	25.5	24.9	23.8	18.2	16.4	17.0	222.3
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) ^[6]

Demographics[]

Population census of Carasi

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1939	261	—
1948	231	−1.35%
1960	222	−0.33%
1970	340	+4.35%
1975	374	+1.93%
1980	421	+2.39%
1990	632	+4.15%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1995	750	+3.26%
2000	1,154	+9.68%
2007	1,435	+3.05%
2010	1,473	+0.96%
2015	1,567	+1.19%
2020	1,607	+0.50%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[7] ^[8] ^[9]^[10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Carasi was 1,607 people, ^[3] with a density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometre or 49 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy[]

Poverty Incidence of Carasi

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]

Local government[]

As of the term 2013–2016, these are the elected officials of Carasi:^[17]

Mayor: Rene V. Gaspar
Vice Mayor: Villamor G. Julian
Councilors:
- 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[]

^ Municipality of Carasi | (DILG)
^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ "Carasi: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
^ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.

External links[]

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[1] Municipality of Carasi | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[PSA20–01-3] Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[nscb-area-5] "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[met_norms-6] "Carasi: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.

[PSA15–01-7] Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–01-8] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-01-9] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-10] "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[11] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.

[12] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[13] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[14] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[15] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[16] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[comelec-17] "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.

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v t Province of Ilocos Norte
Laoag (capital)
Municipalities	Adams Bacarra Badoc Bangui Banna Burgos Carasi Currimao Dingras Dumalneg Marcos Nueva Era Pagudpud Paoay Pasuquin Piddig Pinili San Nicolas Sarrat Solsona Vintar
Component cities	Batac Laoag
Barangays	See: List of barangays in Ilocos Norte