Bucari | |
|---|---|
 Bucari aerial view | |
| Nickname: Summer Capital of Iloilo | |
OpenStreetMap  | |
.svg)  Bucari Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°52′00″N 122°17′21″E / 10.8667°N 122.2893°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| District | 2nd District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Barangay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 km2 (1.10 sq mi) |
| • Bucari Area | 104.33 km2 (40.28 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,606[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 5026 |
Bucari is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Philippines. It is a popular tourist destination in the province known for its cool climate and highland attractions, and often regarded as the summer capital of Iloilo and "little Baguio."[2][3]
The term "Bucari" also refers to the broader area, which include 15 barangays in Leon (including Bucari itself) and 7 barangays in Alimodian (known as Seven Cities[4]). The area has been declared a special economic zone for tourism and ecological enterprises.[5][6]
- ^ "2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) Population Counts Declared Official by the President | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Bucari, Iloilo – Tourist Spots, Resorts, & Travel Tips". Explore Iloilo. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Coronel, Charry Lane (2023-04-20). "Discovering Bucari, Leon: The 'Little Baguio' of Iloilo". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Lena, Perla (2023-01-27). "DA funds P50-M bridge project for Iloilo's 'Seven Cities'". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Municipal Administrator (2008-04-02). "Archived copy". www.leon.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Cruz, Maricel (2019-05-14). "Bucari Ecotourism Zone bill approved". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2024-10-28.