Carasi, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Barangay count | 3 |
| Postal code | 2911 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 82.97 km2 (32.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 1,607 |
| Density (2020) | 19 / km2 (50 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 8' North, 120° 49' East (18.1407, 120.8215) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 128.2 meters (420.4 feet) |
Carasi is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 82.97 square kilometers or 32.03 square miles which constitutes 2.43% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,607. This represented 0.26% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 0.03% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 19 inhabitants per square kilometer or 50 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Carasi has 3 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angset | 10.95% | 176 | 171 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Barbaqueso | 50.53% | 812 | 783 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Virbira | 38.52% | 619 | 613 | 0.98% | 0.21% |
| Carasi Total | 1,607 | 1,567 | 2.55% | 0.53% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Carasi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱49,570,744.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 22,497,118.27 | – |
| 2010 | 28,050,254.03 | 24.68% |
| 2011 | 29,054,574.09 | 3.58% |
| 2012 | 27,356,204.73 | -5.85% |
| 2013 | 26,797,395.75 | -2.04% |
| 2014 | 30,335,678.12 | 13.20% |
| 2015 | 41,173,997.10 | 35.73% |
| 2016 | 49,570,744.26 | 20.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Carasi in the 2015 Census was 1,566 broken down into 304 households or an average of 5.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | 130 | 4.86 | |
| 750 | 136 | 5.51 | |
| 1,140 | 214 | 5.33 | |
| 1,430 | 272 | 5.26 | |
| 1,473 | 278 | 5.30 | |
| 1,566 | 304 | 5.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carasi is 20 to 24, with 176 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 8.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 7.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 9.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 176 | 11.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 10.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 130 | 8.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 1.91% |
| Total | 1,567 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carasi grew from 261 in 1939 to 1,607 in 2020, an increase of 1,346 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 1,567 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 231 | -1.24% | |
| 222 | -0.35% | |
| 340 | 4.26% | |
| 374 | 1.93% | |
| 421 | 2.39% | |
| 632 | 4.15% | |
| 750 | 3.26% | |
| 1,154 | 9.68% | |
| 1,435 | 3.05% | |
| 1,473 | 0.96% | |
| 1,567 | 1.18% | |
| 1,607 | 0.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Carasi for the year 2019 was 1,406, broken down into 709 males and 697 females.
Location
The municipal center of Carasi is situated at approximately 18° 8' North, 120° 49' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 128.2 meters or 420.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Carasi are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, Candon, Ilocos Sur, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, and Vintar, Ilocos Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 393.23 kilometers (244.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Solsona, Ilocos Norte, 7.17 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Piddig, Ilocos Norte, 11.39 kilometers (7.08 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Dingras, Ilocos Norte, 13.40 kilometers (8.33 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Marcos, Ilocos Norte, 18.67 kilometers (11.60 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, 18.58 kilometers (11.55 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Vintar, Ilocos Norte, 20.73 kilometers (12.88 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 24.92 kilometers (15.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 28.81 kilometers (17.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 77.93 kilometers (48.42 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 100.73 kilometers (62.59 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 112.51 kilometers (69.91 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 112.88 kilometers (70.14 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
Distance from Manila: 393.23 kilometers (244.34 miles) to the South (S2°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.