Bucari
Bucari | |
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Bucari aerial view | |
| Nickname: Summer Capital of Iloilo | |
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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 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 5026 |
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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."
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). The area has been declared a special economic zone for tourism and ecological enterprises.