Hadji Muhtamad, Province of Basilan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Area (2013) | 173.27 km2 (66.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,867 |
| Density (2020) | 155 / km2 (402 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 40' North, 121° 35' East (6.6620, 121.5870) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.0 meters (0.0 feet) |
Hadji Muhtamad is a coastal municipality in the island province of Basilan.
The municipality has a land area of 173.27 square kilometers or 66.90 square miles which constitutes 5.02% of Basilan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,867. This represented 6.30% of the total population of Basilan province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 155 inhabitants per square kilometer or 402 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Hadji Muhtamad has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baluk-baluk | 6.68% | 1,796 | 1,585 | 13.31% | 2.67% |
| Dasalan | 11.79% | 3,167 | 2,970 | 6.63% | 1.36% |
| Lubukan | 12.96% | 3,481 | 3,260 | 6.78% | 1.39% |
| Luukbongsod | 8.92% | 2,396 | 1,928 | 24.27% | 4.68% |
| Mananggal | 3.74% | 1,005 | 800 | 25.63% | 4.92% |
| Palahangan | 8.17% | 2,196 | 1,920 | 14.38% | 2.87% |
| Panducan | 6.16% | 1,654 | 1,652 | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Sangbay Big | 13.91% | 3,736 | 3,549 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
| Sangbay Small | 11.65% | 3,130 | 2,900 | 7.93% | 1.62% |
| Tausan | 16.03% | 4,306 | 4,521 | -4.76% | -1.02% |
| Hadji Muhtamad Total | 26,867 | 25,085 | 7.10% | 1.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Hadji Muhtamad for the fiscal year of 2009 was ₱7,613,300.00.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hadji Muhtamad in the 2015 Census was 25,085 broken down into 3,956 households or an average of 6.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
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| – | 0 | ||
| 20,292 | 3,631 | 5.59 | |
| 12,249 | 1,894 | 6.47 | |
| 25,085 | 3,956 | 6.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hadji Muhtamad is 5 to 9, with 3,650 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 83 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 647 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,134 | 12.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,650 | 14.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,208 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,667 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,241 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,873 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,655 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,554 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,239 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 947 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 804 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 550 | 2.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 403 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 196 | 0.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 138 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 83 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 96 | 0.38% |
| Total | 25,085 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hadji Muhtamad grew from 20,292 in 2007 to 26,867 in 2020, an increase of 6,575 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 1,782 people, from the previous population of 25,085 in 2015.
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| 20,292 | – | |
| 12,249 | -16.78% | |
| 25,085 | 14.62% | |
| 26,867 | 1.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Hadji Muhtamad for the year 2019 was 9,373, broken down into 4,968 males and 4,405 females.
Location
The municipal center of Hadji Muhtamad is situated at approximately 6° 40' North, 121° 35' East, in the island of Pilas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.0 meters or 0.0 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 Hadji Muhtamad are Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Lamitan, Basilan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Lantawan, Basilan, Maluso, Basilan, Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan, Sumisip, Basilan, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, and Tipo-Tipo, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 879.50 kilometers (546.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lantawan, Basilan, 28.29 kilometers (17.58 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Maluso, Basilan, 33.98 kilometers (21.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan, 53.68 kilometers (33.36 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Sumisip, Basilan, 56.47 kilometers (35.09 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, 60.88 kilometers (37.83 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, 61.73 kilometers (38.36 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 42.79 kilometers (26.59 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Zamboanga City, 60.40 kilometers (37.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 61.67 kilometers (38.32 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 241.38 kilometers (149.99 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 284.64 kilometers (176.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 287.64 kilometers (178.73 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Distance from Manila: 879.50 kilometers (546.49 miles) to the North (N4°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.