Carasi
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Carasi, officially the Municipality of Carasi (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,607 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province and the entire Ilocos Region, and also the least populous in the island of Luzon.Template:PH census
Geography
Carasi is a land-locked town situated in the eastern border of Ilocos Norte. Vintar is situated to the north of Carasi, Calanasan to the east, Nueva Era to the south, and Piddig to the west. Majority of the populated areas of the town are at the foot of the Cordillera Mountains.
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Barangays
Carasi is politically subdivided into 3 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Angset
- Barbaqueso (Poblacion)
- Virbira
Climate
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Demographics
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Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| Mayor | Rene V. Gaspar |
| Vice-Mayor | Wilson T. Bulil-lit |
| Councilors | Pedro L. Opeña Jr. |
| John R. Abril | |
| Menandro S. Julian | |
| Edgar S. Sueb | |
| Resurreccion R. Pumaras Jr. | |
| Julita B. Ulap | |
| Ramel J. Alubin | |
| Gabriel D. Reyes |
Municipal 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).
Education
The Piddig School District Office governs the public education system within the municipality.[2]
List of schools
- Carasi Elementary School
- Carasi National High School
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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