Carasi

Carasi, officially the Municipality of Carasi, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of 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.

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.
Carasi is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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

Angset
Barbaqueso
Virbira
Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Carasi was 1,775 people, with a density of.

Economy

Government

Local government

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

Position	Name
Congressman	Ria Christina G. Fariñas
Mayor	Rene V. Gaspar
Vice-Mayor	Wilson T. Bulil-lit
Councilors	Pedro L. Opeña Jr.
Councilors	John R. Abril
Councilors	Menandro S. Julian
Councilors	Edgar S. Sueb
Councilors	Resurreccion R. Pumaras Jr.
Councilors	Julita B. Ulap
Councilors	Ramel J. Alubin
Councilors	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 ; hardwork ; and patriotism and bravery.
Education

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

List of schools

Carasi Elementary School
Carasi National High School