Bacarra

Bacarra
Municipality

Seal

Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Bacarra
Bacarra

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 18°15′N 120°37′E / 18.250°N 120.617°E / 18.250; 120.617Coordinates: 18°15′N 120°37′E / 18.250°N 120.617°E / 18.250; 120.617
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province Ilocos Norte
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 (2015)[3]
  Total 32,215
  Density 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2916
Dialing code 77
Income class 3rd Class; Partially Urban
Website www.bacarra.gov.ph

Bacarra is a third class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 32,215 people.[3]

Geography

Barangays

Bacarra is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.[2]

  • Brgy. 1, Sta. Rita (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 2, San Andres I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 3, San Andres II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 4, San Simon I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 5, San Simon II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 6, San Pedro I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 7, San Pedro II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 8, San Agustin I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 9, San Agustin II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 10, San Vicente (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 11, Sta. Filomena I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 12, Sta. Filomena II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 13, San Gabriel I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 14, San Gabriel II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 15, San Roque I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 16, San Roque II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 17, Sto. Cristo I (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 18, Sto. Cristo II (Pob.)
  • Brgy. 19, Nambaran
  • Brgy. 19-A, Tambidao
  • Brgy. 20, Pulangi
  • Brgy. 21, Libtong
  • Brgy. 22, Bani
  • Brgy. 23, Paninaan
  • Brgy. 24, Macupit
  • Brgy. 25, Tubburan
  • Brgy. 26, Teppang
  • Brgy. 27, Duripes
  • Brgy. 27-A, Pungto
  • Brgy. 28, Cabusligan
  • Brgy. 29, Pasngal
  • Brgy. 30, Cadaratan
  • Brgy. 31, Calioet-Libong
  • Brgy. 32, Corocor
  • Brgy. 33, Cabulalaan
  • Brgy. 34, Cabaruan
  • Brgy. 35, Pipias
  • Brgy. 36, Natba
  • Brgy. 37, Ganagan
  • Brgy. 37-A, Casilian
  • Brgy. 38, Sangil
  • Brgy. 39, Pasiocan
  • Brgy. 40, Buyon

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
YearPop.±% 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%
2015 32,215+0.34%
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

Municipal Officials

Term of Office: June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019.

Name of Municipal Official Position
Hon. Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. Mayor
Hon. Jose A. Pilar Jr. Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
10th Sangguniang Bayan
Hon. Ma. Jadel Jansseña M. Velasco, R.N. S.B. Member
Hon. Jonathan Blas P. Ramit, D.P.A. S.B. Member
Hon. Henedina B. Afaga S.B. Member
Hon. Edgar C. Corpuz S.B. Member
Hon. John B. Velasco S.B. Member
Hon. Dondee D. Visaya S.B. Member
Hon. Mario M. Lazo S.B. Member
Hon. Richard M. Arquillo S.B. Member
Hon. Infante C. Reginaldo LIGA President & ex-officio member
(Vacant) SK President

[5] [6]

Town Executives

1898–Present

Name of Town Executive Year
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
Hon. 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
Hon. Pacifico C. Velasco 10/14/1987-11/30/1987(OIC); 07/01/1992-06-30/2001
Hon. Philip C. Velasco 03/02/1987-10/13/1987(OIC);12/01/1987-02/02/1988(OIC);
07/01/2001-05/20/2007
Hon. Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. 05/21/2007-06/30/2007(Acting)
07/01/2007–Present

[7]

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  4. "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
  5. http://www.comelec.gov.ph
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  7. http://www.bacarra.gov.ph/?p=91

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