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Bucari

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.

Bucari is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the town center of Leon and 58 kilometres (36 mi) from Iloilo City. It is bordered by several neighboring areas: Barangay Camandag to the north, Barangay Bacolod to the northeast, Barangay Maliao to the east, Barangay Tagsing to the southeast, Barangay Cawilihan to the south, Barangay Cagay to the southwest, and Barangay Panpanan II of San Remigio, Antique, to the west.

Barangay Bucari covers a total land area of 2.8536 km2 (1.1018 sq mi), while the Bucari Area, which includes a total of 22 barangays, spans 74.90625 km2 (28.92146 sq mi) in Leon and 29.4225 km2 (11.3601 sq mi) in Alimodian, resulting in a combined total of 104.32875 km2 (40.28156 sq mi).

The region features diverse terrain and mountain ridges that are part of the Central Panay mountain range.

The average elevation of the populated mountain ridge is 764.5 metres (2,508 ft) above sea level, surrounding a valley that serves as the catchment area for the Aganan River. The highest point in the region reaches 1,300 metres (4,300 ft).

Temperatures in the area typically range from 18 to 20 °C (64 to 68 °F), with occasional dips to 10 °C (50 °F) during the wind-chill period from December to February.

In the 2020 census, the population of Bucari was 1,606 people.

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