Bacarra
Bacarra | ||
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Municipality | ||
Municipality of Bacarra | ||
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Map of Ilocos Norte with Bacarra highlighted | ||
Bacarra Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 18°15′11″N 120°36′33″E / 18.25319°N 120.60919°ECoordinates: 18°15′11″N 120°36′33″E / 18.25319°N 120.60919°E | ||
Country |
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Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) | |
Province | Ilocos Norte | |
District | 1st District | |
Founded | 1778 | |
Barangays | 43 (see Barangays) | |
Government [1] | ||
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan | |
• Mayor | Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. | |
• Electorate | 18,955 voters (2016) | |
Area [2] | ||
• Total | 65.32 km2 (25.22 sq mi) | |
Population (2015 census)[3] | ||
• Total | 32,215 | |
• Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) | |
ZIP code | 2916 | |
PSGC | 012802000 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 | |
Climate type | Tropical monsoon climate | |
Income class | 3rd municipal income class | |
Revenue (₱) | 98,222,753.87 (2016) | |
Native languages |
Ilocano Tagalog | |
Website |
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Bacarra, officially the Municipality of Bacarra, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 32,215 people.[3]
Geography
Bacarra is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Pasuquin, on the east by Vintar; on the south by Laoag City; and on the west by China Sea. It is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Laoag City and 494 kilometres (307 mi) north of Manila. Bacarra is one of the municipalities with the smallest land area in the province.
Barangays
Bacarra is politically subdivided into 43 barangays. [2]
PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
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2015[3] | 2010[4] | |||||
012802001 | 22-Bani | 2.6% | 853 | 948 | −1.99% | |
012802002 | 40-Buyon | 5.0% | 1,596 | 1,524 | 0.88% | |
012802003 | 34-Cabaruan | 4.4% | 1,413 | 1,437 | −0.32% | |
012802004 | 33-Cabulalaan | 2.3% | 733 | 748 | −0.38% | |
012802005 | 26-Cabusligan | 3.2% | 1,038 | 1,036 | 0.04% | |
012802006 | 30-Cadaratan | 3.7% | 1,192 | 1,156 | 0.59% | |
012802007 | 31-Calioet-Libong | 2.6% | 823 | 753 | 1.71% | |
012802008 | 37A-Casilian | 3.1% | 992 | 901 | 1.85% | |
012802009 | 32-Corocor | 2.5% | 814 | 741 | 1.81% | |
012802010 | 27-Duripes | 3.1% | 1,010 | 989 | 0.40% | |
012802011 | 37-Ganagan | 2.2% | 699 | 734 | −0.93% | |
012802012 | 21-Libtong | 4.9% | 1,587 | 1,547 | 0.49% | |
012802013 | 24-Macupit | 1.9% | 625 | 635 | −0.30% | |
012802014 | 19-Nambaran | 3.0% | 982 | 965 | 0.33% | |
012802015 | 36-Natba | 1.6% | 530 | 501 | 1.08% | |
012802016 | 23-Paniinaan | 1.4% | 440 | 401 | 1.78% | |
012802017 | 39-Pasocan | 3.6% | 1,162 | 1,162 | 0.00% | |
012802018 | 29-Pasngal | 2.4% | 760 | 685 | 2.00% | |
012802019 | 35-Pipias | 3.3% | 1,049 | 983 | 1.24% | |
012802020 | 20-Pulangi | 3.4% | 1,082 | 1,076 | 0.11% | |
012802021 | 27A-Pungtu | 1.8% | 571 | 551 | 0.68% | |
012802022 | 08-San Agustin 1 | 1.7% | 546 | 475 | 2.69% | |
012802023 | 09-San Agustin 2 | 0.9% | 274 | 270 | 0.28% | |
012802024 | 02-San Andres 1 | 2.4% | 782 | 730 | 1.32% | |
012802025 | 03-San Andres 2 | 2.2% | 694 | 817 | −3.06% | |
012802026 | 13-San Gabriel 1 | 0.8% | 269 | 254 | 1.10% | |
012802027 | 14-San Gabriel 2 | 1.2% | 390 | 426 | −1.67% | |
012802028 | 06-San Pedro 1 | 1.2% | 385 | 379 | 0.30% | |
012802029 | 07-San Pedro 2 | 1.9% | 597 | 403 | 7.77% | |
012802030 | 15-San Roque 1 | 1.6% | 524 | 496 | 1.05% | |
012802031 | 16-San Roque 2 | 1.1% | 352 | 392 | −2.03% | |
012802032 | 04-San Simon 1 | 1.9% | 626 | 626 | 0.00% | |
012802033 | 05-San Simon 2 | 1.0% | 333 | 384 | −2.68% | |
012802034 | 10-San Vicente | 2.0% | 649 | 621 | 0.84% | |
012802035 | 38-Sangil | 3.2% | 1,031 | 985 | 0.87% | |
012802036 | 11-Santa Filomena 1 | 0.8% | 264 | 306 | −2.77% | |
012802037 | 12-Santa Filomena 2 | 1.1% | 342 | 326 | 0.92% | |
012802038 | 01-Santa Rita | 3.4% | 1,104 | 1,099 | 0.09% | |
012802039 | 17-Santo Cristo 1 | 1.3% | 409 | 436 | −1.21% | |
012802040 | 18-Santo Cristo 2 | 1.3% | 420 | 458 | −1.64% | |
012802041 | 19A-Tambidao | 2.4% | 775 | 762 | 0.32% | |
012802042 | 26-Teppang | 2.0% | 643 | 707 | −1.79% | |
012802043 | 25-Tubburan | 2.7% | 855 | 823 | 0.73% | |
Total | 32,215 | 31,648 | 0.34% |
Demographics
Population census of Bacarra | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1918 | 14,616 | — |
1939 | 14,478 | −0.05% |
1948 | 14,806 | +0.25% |
1960 | 15,851 | +0.57% |
1970 | 18,570 | +1.59% |
1975 | 20,736 | +2.24% |
1980 | 22,118 | +1.30% |
1990 | 26,940 | +1.99% |
1995 | 27,827 | +0.61% |
2000 | 29,668 | +1.38% |
2007 | 31,485 | +0.82% |
2010 | 31,648 | +0.19% |
2015 | 32,215 | +0.34% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3] [4] [5] [6] |
In the 2015 census, the population of Bacarra was 32,215 people,[3] with a density of 490 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,300 inhabitants per square mile.
Local government
Municipal Officials
Term of Office: June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019.[7] [8]
Name of Municipal Official | Position |
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Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. | Mayor |
Jose A. Pilar Jr. | Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer |
10th Sangguniang Bayan | |
Ma. Jadel Jansseña M. Velasco, R.N. | S.B. Member |
Jonathan Blas P. Ramit, D.P.A. | S.B. Member |
Henedina B. Afaga | S.B. Member |
John B. Velasco | S.B. Member |
Dondee D. Visaya | S.B. Member |
Mario M. Lazo | S.B. Member |
Richard M. Arquillo | S.B. Member |
Winston C. Corpuz | S.B. Member |
George G. Padre | LIGA President & ex-officio member |
Rolan R. Diniega | SK President |
List of former town executives
1898–Present[9]
Name of Town Executive | Year |
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Don Andres Lazo | 1898-1903; 1903-1904; 1912–1916 |
Don Agustin Albano | 1904-1905 |
Don Antonio Albano | 1906-1907 |
Don Luis Albano | 1908-1909 |
Don Enrique Albano | 1910-1912 |
Don Macario Castro | 1916-1919 |
Don Justo Dacuycuy | 1919-1922 |
Don Rafael Albano | 1922-1925 |
Don Benito Domingo | 1925-1928 |
Don Candido Albano | 1928-1931 |
Don Isabelo Ramones | 1931-1934 |
Don Torcuato Ver | 1935-1938 |
Don Leon Acierto | 1939-1940 |
Don Juan Sales | 1941-1944 |
Don Jacobo Ramiro | 1945-1946 |
Don Justo A. Pilar | 1946-1948; 1954-1955 |
Atty. Felix A. Rivera | 1948-1951; 1960-1963 |
Don Andres M. Madamba | 1952-1955 |
Don Antonio Guillermo | 1952; 1956-1959 |
Don Sabas Sagisi | 1964-1965 |
Don Aurelio Madariaga | 1965-1967 |
Leonardo A. Velasco | 01/01/1968-06/30/1986 |
Don Lorenzo Acoba | 06/16/1986-03/01/1987 |
Atty. Jose C. Pilar Sr. | 02/02/1988-06/30/1992 |
Pacifico C. Velasco | 10/14/1987-11/30/1987(OIC); 07/01/1992-06-30/2001 |
Philip C. Velasco | 03/02/1987-10/13/1987(OIC);12/01/1987-02/02/1988(OIC); |
07/01/2001-05/20/2007 | |
Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. | 05/21/2007-06/30/2007(Acting) |
07/01/2007–Present | |
Government seal
Shield, derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte.
Blue, symbolizes the incessant of peace for love, justice equality and tranquility, the purity of heart and open mind of the people of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte towards progress. It also depicts the fervent hopes and prayers of the people to reach their goals in their pursuit for economic recovery through productivity and self-reliance.
Yellow, represents the burning desire and initiative of the people to attain reconciliation through the power of love and prayer.
Brown, represents the basic race which the people take pride in the cultivation of the soil through their own sweat and blood.
Leaning Tower, depicts the strength and sturdiness of the people to withstand the challenges of life in the passage of time. It also expresses the dignity of labor.
Carabao and Plow, symbolize the basic factors of production which are of paramount importance in attaining the fondest dreams of the people to become active, viable, self-reliant and productive.
Tobacco and Garlic, represent the two major agricultural cash crops of the people thereby attaining self-reliant.
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ http://www.comelec.gov.ph
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ↑ http://www.bacarra.gov.ph/?p=91
External links
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