Bacarra

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Bacarra
Municipality
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Official seal of Bacarra
Seal
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Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Bacarra
Bacarra is located in Philippines
Bacarra
Bacarra
Location within the Philippines
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Country [[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province [[{{#property:P131}}]]
District 1st District
Founded 1778
Barangays 43
Government[1]
 • Mayor Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr.
Area[2]
 • Total 65.32 km2 (25.22 sq mi)
Population (2007)[3]
 • Total 31,648
 • Density 480/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{#property:P281}}
Dialing code {{#property:P473}}
Income class 3rd Class; Partially Urban
Website {{#property:P856}}

Bacarra is a third class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 31,648 people.[3]

Geography

Barangays

Bacarra is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.[2]

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Area and location

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.

Demographics

Population census of Bacarra
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 26,940 —    
1995 27,827 +0.61%
2000 29,668 +1.38%
2007 31,485 +0.82%
2010 31,648 +0.19%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]
The Bacarra Seal

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.

The Leaning Belfry of St. Andrew Church

Local Government Unit

Incumbent Municipal Officials

As of the term 2013-2016, these are the elected municipal officials of Bacarra:[1]

  • Mayor: Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr.
  • Vice Mayor: Jonathan Blas P. Ramit
  • 9th Sangguniang Bayan Members:
    • Derek B. Velasco
    • John B. Velasco
    • Henedina B. Afaga
    • Edgar C. Corpuz
    • Jolamar V. Go
    • Domingo V. Albano
    • Jose A. Pilar
    • Ligaya T. Miguel
    • Jonathan P. Acio, LIGA President & ex-officio member

Incoming Officials

For the term 2016-2019, these are the newly-elected municipal officials of Bacarra. They will take their oath of office on June 30, 2016. [5]

  • Mayor  : Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr.
  • Vice Mayor : Jose A. Pilar Jr.
  • 10th Sangguniang Bayan Members:
    • Ma. Jadel Jansseña M. Velasco
    • Jonathan Blas P. Ramit
    • Henedina B. Afaga
    • Edgar C. Corpuz
    • John B. Velasco
    • Dondee Visaya
    • Mario Lazo
    • Richard Arquillo
    • Jonathan P. Acio, LIGA President & ex-officio member

References

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External links

 Pasuquin
South China Sea Vintar
  Bacarra  
Laoag
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  5. ↑ https://www.pilipinaselectionresults2016.com/#/coc/0/01/2800/2802
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