Cultural
November
Bac-Bacarra Festival
Celebrates the town's history, local farmers, and the legendary acarra fish.
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Bacarra is a municipality in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, made up of 43 barangays with a 2020 census population of 32,734. It is registered under PSGC code 0102802000 and uses ZIP code 2916. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 2 verified businesses in Bacarra.
About Bacarra
Bacarra is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 43 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 32,734 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0102802000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 2916.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 1 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Bacarra.
azifind also lists 2 verified businesses based in Bacarra, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Bacarra.
Municipality
Classification
Ilocos Norte
Province
Ilocos Region
Region
32,734
Population
43
Barangays
2916
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Bacarra is located in Ilocos Norte within the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. The municipality includes 43 barangays.
Bacarra sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Ilocos Norte, including Adams, Badoc, Bangui, Banna.
Festivals and Events in Bacarra
1 recorded festivals and events in Bacarra.
Local Food in Bacarra
Culinary specialties documented in Bacarra and Ilocos Norte.
Bagnet
Double-fried crispy pork belly, best served with KBL (Kamatis, Bagoong, Lasona).
Poqui-poqui
Smoked and mashed eggplant saut├®ed with tomatoes, onions, and eggs.
Igado
Tangy, savory saut├®ed pork liver and tenderloin in a soy-vinegar base.
Pinapaitan
A potent, bitter-savory soup of beef or goat offal seasoned with bile.
Barangays in Bacarra
Bacarra is divided into 43 barangays under PSGC code 0102802000.
Bani
0102802001
Buyon
0102802002
Cabaruan
0102802003
Cabulalaan
0102802004
Cabusligan
0102802005
Cadaratan
0102802006
Calioet-Libong
0102802007
Casilian
0102802008
Corocor
0102802009
Duripes
0102802011
Ganagan
0102802012
Libtong
0102802013
Macupit
0102802014
Nambaran
0102802015
Natba
0102802016
Paninaan
0102802017
Pasiocan
0102802018
Pasngal
0102802019
Pipias
0102802020
Pulangi
0102802021
Pungto
0102802022
San Agustin I
0102802024
San Agustin II
0102802025
San Andres I
0102802027
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Travel Tips for Bacarra
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Bacarra.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Bacarra in the Philippine Administrative System
Bacarra is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0102802000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Bacarra is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 43 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Bacarra is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Ilocos Norte in Ilocos Region.
People Also Ask About Bacarra
What is Bacarra known for?
Bacarra is a municipality in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region. It is documented with 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 2 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Bacarra located?
Bacarra is located in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0102802000.
How many barangays does Bacarra have?
Bacarra has 43 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Bacarra known for?
Documented local dishes include Bagnet, Poqui-poqui, Igado.
What is the population of Bacarra?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Bacarra has a recorded population of 32,734.
What is the ZIP code of Bacarra?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Bacarra is 2916.
What cities or municipalities are near Bacarra?
Nearby localities in Ilocos Norte include Adams, Badoc, Bangui, Banna.
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Administrative and geographic data for Bacarra follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →