Tabuan-Lasa, Province of Basilan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Area (2013) | 55.68 km2 (21.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,327 |
| Density (2020) | 527 / km2 (1,364 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 19' North, 121° 56' East (6.3180, 121.9289) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.1 feet) |
Tabuan-Lasa is a coastal municipality in the island province of Basilan.
The municipality has a land area of 55.68 square kilometers or 21.50 square miles which constitutes 1.61% of Basilan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,327. This represented 6.88% of the total population of Basilan province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 527 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,364 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tabuan-Lasa has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babag | 7.70% | 2,257 | 2,179 | 3.58% | 0.74% |
| Balanting | 5.71% | 1,674 | 1,411 | 18.64% | 3.66% |
| Boloh-boloh | 4.54% | 1,332 | 1,261 | 5.63% | 1.16% |
| Bukut-Umus | 10.31% | 3,023 | 2,984 | 1.31% | 0.27% |
| Kaumpurnah | 8.41% | 2,465 | 1,947 | 26.61% | 5.09% |
| Lanawan | 25.95% | 7,609 | 4,174 | 82.30% | 13.47% |
| Pisak-pisak | 3.36% | 984 | 958 | 2.71% | 0.57% |
| Saluping | 7.97% | 2,336 | 2,128 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Suligan | 4.73% | 1,388 | 1,078 | 28.76% | 5.46% |
| Sulloh | 6.27% | 1,839 | 1,785 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Tambulig Buton | 5.58% | 1,635 | 1,582 | 3.35% | 0.70% |
| Tong-Umus | 9.50% | 2,785 | 2,701 | 3.11% | 0.65% |
| Tabuan-Lasa Total | 29,327 | 24,188 | 21.25% | 4.14% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tabuan-Lasa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱55,775,687.01.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,878,533.00 | – |
| 2010 | 39,137,006.00 | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 42,454,945.58 | 8.48% |
| 2012 | 41,171,774.24 | -3.02% |
| 2013 | 38,741,446.14 | -5.90% |
| 2014 | 44,017,414.62 | 13.62% |
| 2015 | 50,462,896.62 | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 55,775,687.01 | 10.53% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabuan-Lasa in the 2015 Census was 24,188 broken down into 3,615 households or an average of 6.69 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 18,635 | 2,886 | 6.46 | |
| 24,188 | 3,615 | 6.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabuan-Lasa is 10 to 14, with 4,034 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 601 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,091 | 12.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,929 | 16.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,034 | 16.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,546 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,610 | 6.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,834 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,619 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,560 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,126 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 845 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 549 | 2.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 328 | 1.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 233 | 0.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 147 | 0.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 81 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.12% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.11% |
| Total | 24,188 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabuan-Lasa grew from 18,635 in 2010 to 29,327 in 2020, an increase of 10,692 people over the course of 10 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.14%, or an increase of 5,139 people, from the previous population of 24,188 in 2015.
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| 18,635 | – | |
| 24,188 | 5.09% | |
| 29,327 | 4.14% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tabuan-Lasa for the year 2019 was 13,707, broken down into 7,346 males and 6,361 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tabuan-Lasa is situated at approximately 6° 19' North, 121° 56' East, in the island of Lanawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Tabuan-Lasa are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sumisip, Basilan, Maluso, Basilan, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Banguingui, Sulu, and Al-Barka, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 920.92 kilometers (572.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sumisip, Basilan, 16.13 kilometers (10.02 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Maluso, Basilan, 26.01 kilometers (16.16 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, 27.96 kilometers (17.37 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, 29.19 kilometers (18.14 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Banguingui, Sulu, 31.62 kilometers (19.65 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Al-Barka, Basilan, 31.78 kilometers (19.75 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 43.06 kilometers (26.76 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 44.44 kilometers (27.62 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Zamboanga City, 66.89 kilometers (41.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 235.61 kilometers (146.40 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Cotabato City, 274.98 kilometers (170.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 278.66 kilometers (173.15 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
Distance from Manila: 920.92 kilometers (572.23 miles) to the North (N6°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.