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Carasi
Municipality
Municipality of Carasi
Sabo Dam
Sabo Dam
Flag of Carasi
Flag
Map of Ilocos Norte with Carasi highlighted
Map of Ilocos Norte with Carasi highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Carasi
Carasi is located in Philippines
Carasi
Carasi
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°08′34″N 120°49′17″E / 18.1428°N 120.8214°E / 18.1428; 120.8214
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District 1st district
Barangays3 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRobella G. Gaspar
 • Vice MayorWilson T. Bulil-lit
 • RepresentativeFerdinand Alexander A. Marcos III
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Eric P. Advincula
  • Julita B. Ulap
  • Pedro L. Opeña Jr.
  • Romy D. Salno
  • Menandro S. Julian
  • Resurreccion R. Pumaras Jr.
  • John R. Abril
  • Ramel J. Alubin
 • Electorate1,421 voters (2025)
Area
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 • 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
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
1,775
 • Density21.39/km2 (55.41/sq mi)
 • Households
344
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.43
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 122.5 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 261.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 90.51 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 33.75 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2911
PSGC
0102807000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.carasi.gov.ph

Carasi, officially the Municipality of Carasi (Ilocano: Ili ti Carasi; Filipino: Bayan ng Carasi), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,775 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.[5]

Geography

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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.

Carasi is situated 32.33 kilometres (20.09 mi) from the provincial capital Laoag, and 508.08 kilometres (315.71 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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Carasi is politically subdivided into 3 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

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Climate data for Carasi, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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.)[7]

Demographics

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In the 2024 census, the population of Carasi was 1,775 people,[13] with a density of 21 inhabitants per square kilometre or 54 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Carasi (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
30.51
2003
20.01
2006
26.40
2009
22.63
2012
16.07
2015
20.34
2018
6.71
2021
6.02
2023
6.43

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Carasi's main economic sector is agriculture, focusing on corn, root crops, and vegetables. Sabo Dam is also located in the municipality.

Government

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Local government

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Carasi, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)[23]
Position Name
Congressman Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos III
Mayor Robella G. Gaspar
Vice-Mayor Ma. Aleli T. Gaspar
Councilors Juliet B. Opeña
Sherwin G. Gaspar
Romy D. Salno
Miriam P. Tuldog
Rey Transfiguracion
Nestor S. Julian
Eric P. Advincula
Julita B. Ulap

Municipal seal

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  • 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

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The Piddig School District Office governs the public education system within the municipality.[24]

List of schools

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  • Carasi Elementary School
  • Carasi National High School
  • Virvira-Angset Elementary School

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Carasi | (DILG)
  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.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Carasi: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  23. ↑ "2025 National and Local Elections". GMA 7. May 15, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
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