Akbar, Province of Basilan
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
Province | Basilan |
Barangay count | 9 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
Area (2013) | 182.01 km2 (70.27 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 23,098 |
Density (2020) | 127 / km2 (329 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 6° 40' North, 122° 11' East (6.6654, 122.1854) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.2 feet) |
Akbar is a coastal municipality in the island province of Basilan.
The municipality has a land area of 182.01 square kilometers or 70.27 square miles which constitutes 5.27% of Basilan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,098. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Basilan province, or 0.52% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 127 inhabitants per square kilometer or 329 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Akbar has 9 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) |
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Caddayan | 5.77% | 1,333 | 1,090 | 22.29% | 4.33% |
Linongan | 11.61% | 2,682 | 2,454 | 9.29% | 1.89% |
Lower Bato-bato | 9.19% | 2,122 | 1,823 | 16.40% | 3.25% |
Mangalut | 7.82% | 1,807 | 1,603 | 12.73% | 2.55% |
Manguso | 6.23% | 1,438 | 1,201 | 19.73% | 3.86% |
Paguengan | 7.92% | 1,829 | 1,649 | 10.92% | 2.20% |
Semut | 28.69% | 6,626 | 4,483 | 47.80% | 8.57% |
Upper Bato-bato | 11.83% | 2,733 | 1,093 | 150.05% | 21.28% |
Upper Sinangkapan | 10.94% | 2,528 | 2,135 | 18.41% | 3.62% |
Akbar Total | 23,098 | 17,531 | 31.76% | 5.98% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Akbar for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱10,131.12.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Akbar in the 2015 Census was 17,531 broken down into 2,820 households or an average of 6.22 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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– | 0 | ||
– | 0 | ||
– | 0 | ||
21,312 | 4,089 | 5.21 | |
13,362 | 2,254 | 5.93 | |
17,531 | 2,820 | 6.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Akbar is 5 to 9, with 2,638 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 34 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 290 | 1.65% |
1 to 4 | 1,950 | 11.12% |
5 to 9 | 2,638 | 15.05% |
10 to 14 | 2,275 | 12.98% |
15 to 19 | 1,964 | 11.20% |
20 to 24 | 1,356 | 7.73% |
25 to 29 | 1,357 | 7.74% |
30 to 34 | 1,147 | 6.54% |
35 to 39 | 1,098 | 6.26% |
40 to 44 | 969 | 5.53% |
45 to 49 | 892 | 5.09% |
50 to 54 | 640 | 3.65% |
55 to 59 | 364 | 2.08% |
60 to 64 | 259 | 1.48% |
65 to 69 | 162 | 0.92% |
70 to 74 | 100 | 0.57% |
75 to 79 | 34 | 0.19% |
80 and over | 36 | 0.21% |
Total | 17,531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Akbar grew from 21,312 in 2007 to 23,098 in 2020, an increase of 1,786 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.98%, or an increase of 5,567 people, from the previous population of 17,531 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
– | – | |
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21,312 | – | |
13,369 | -15.61% | |
17,531 | 5.30% | |
23,098 | 5.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Akbar for the year 2019 was 6,183, broken down into 2,943 males and 3,240 females.
Location
The municipal center of Akbar is situated at approximately 6° 40' North, 122° 11' East, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.2 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 Akbar are Lamitan, Basilan, Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Tuburan, Basilan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Al-Barka, Basilan, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, and Sumisip, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 886.76 kilometers (551.01 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tuburan, Basilan, 6.39 kilometers (3.97 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, 8.94 kilometers (5.56 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, 20.03 kilometers (12.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Al-Barka, Basilan, 20.43 kilometers (12.70 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, 21.08 kilometers (13.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Sumisip, Basilan, 32.52 kilometers (20.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
Nearest cities
- Lamitan, Basilan, 5.70 kilometers (3.54 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 25.18 kilometers (15.65 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Zamboanga City, 29.65 kilometers (18.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 187.77 kilometers (116.67 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 230.97 kilometers (143.52 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Cotabato City, 234.88 kilometers (145.95 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
Distance from Manila: 886.76 kilometers (551.01 miles) to the North (N8°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.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance