Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Barangay count | 45 |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea, Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Area (2013) | 354.45 km2 (136.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 100,150 |
| Density (2020) | 283 / km2 (732 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 39' North, 122° 8' East (6.6580, 122.1370) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Lamitan is a coastal component city in the island province of Basilan.
The city has a land area of 354.45 square kilometers or 136.85 square miles which constitutes 10.26% of Basilan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 100,150. This represented 23.50% of the total population of Basilan province, or 2.27% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 283 inhabitants per square kilometer or 732 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lamitan has 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arco | 0.88% | 883 | 672 | 31.40% | 5.92% |
| Ba-as | 1.47% | 1,471 | 1,255 | 17.21% | 3.40% |
| Baimbing | 0.73% | 732 | 500 | 46.40% | 8.35% |
| Balagtasan | 2.35% | 2,350 | 2,359 | -0.38% | -0.08% |
| Balas | 3.02% | 3,029 | 2,918 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Balobo | 2.44% | 2,441 | 2,017 | 21.02% | 4.10% |
| Bato | 6.78% | 6,792 | 4,279 | 58.73% | 10.21% |
| Baungos | 1.09% | 1,093 | 831 | 31.53% | 5.94% |
| Bohebessey | 1.06% | 1,057 | 622 | 69.94% | 11.81% |
| Boheibu | 1.41% | 1,408 | 1,298 | 8.47% | 1.73% |
| Bohenange | 1.43% | 1,431 | 822 | 74.09% | 12.38% |
| Bohesapa | 1.00% | 1,004 | 855 | 17.43% | 3.44% |
| Boheyakan | 0.85% | 851 | 779 | 9.24% | 1.88% |
| Boheyawas | 1.94% | 1,938 | 1,409 | 37.54% | 6.94% |
| Buahan | 1.30% | 1,300 | 1,303 | -0.23% | -0.05% |
| Bulanting | 1.84% | 1,845 | 600 | 207.50% | 26.67% |
| Bulingan | 1.09% | 1,092 | 806 | 35.48% | 6.60% |
| Cabobo | 1.16% | 1,157 | 892 | 29.71% | 5.63% |
| Calugusan | 1.27% | 1,276 | 953 | 33.89% | 6.34% |
| Campo Uno | 1.80% | 1,801 | 1,364 | 32.04% | 6.02% |
| Colonia | 3.29% | 3,293 | 3,067 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Danit-Puntocan | 1.00% | 1,001 | 620 | 61.45% | 10.61% |
| Kulay Bato | 4.00% | 4,006 | 3,674 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Lebbuh | 1.17% | 1,175 | 681 | 72.54% | 12.17% |
| Limo-ok | 4.47% | 4,481 | 2,610 | 71.69% | 12.05% |
| Lo-ok | 1.40% | 1,407 | 1,080 | 30.28% | 5.73% |
| Luksumbang | 0.94% | 938 | 612 | 53.27% | 9.40% |
| Lumuton | 0.98% | 983 | 649 | 51.46% | 9.13% |
| Maganda | 6.68% | 6,692 | 3,691 | 81.31% | 13.34% |
| Malakas | 1.81% | 1,810 | 1,518 | 19.24% | 3.77% |
| Maligaya | 3.08% | 3,086 | 2,676 | 15.32% | 3.05% |
| Malinis | 2.17% | 2,178 | 1,849 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Malo-ong Canal | 1.97% | 1,969 | 1,391 | 41.55% | 7.59% |
| Malo-ong San Jose | 2.06% | 2,068 | 1,826 | 13.25% | 2.65% |
| Matatag | 2.85% | 2,854 | 2,169 | 31.58% | 5.95% |
| Matibay | 5.22% | 5,229 | 4,737 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Parangbasak | 3.23% | 3,235 | 1,607 | 101.31% | 15.87% |
| Sabong | 1.01% | 1,016 | 631 | 61.01% | 10.55% |
| Santa Clara | 6.10% | 6,106 | 5,360 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Sengal | 4.07% | 4,078 | 1,793 | 127.44% | 18.88% |
| Simbangon | 1.04% | 1,040 | 680 | 52.94% | 9.36% |
| Tandong Ahas | 1.17% | 1,174 | 1,078 | 8.91% | 1.81% |
| Tumakid | 1.26% | 1,260 | 1,002 | 25.75% | 4.94% |
| Ubit | 2.01% | 2,017 | 1,648 | 22.39% | 4.34% |
| Ulame | 2.10% | 2,103 | 1,599 | 31.52% | 5.94% |
| Lamitan Total | 100,150 | 74,782 | 33.92% | 6.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lamitan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱444,888,558.34.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 175,152,543.19 | – |
| 2010 | 111,741,097.29 | -36.20% |
| 2011 | 120,800,326.27 | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 305,689,344.21 | 153.05% |
| 2013 | 310,899,752.33 | 1.70% |
| 2014 | 352,953,380.66 | 13.53% |
| 2015 | 402,134,799.98 | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 444,888,558.34 | 10.63% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lamitan in the 2015 Census was 74,677 broken down into 15,065 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,510 | 9,658 | 5.23 | |
| 54,024 | 10,601 | 5.10 | |
| 58,665 | 11,586 | 5.06 | |
| 82,010 | 17,396 | 4.71 | |
| 68,996 | 13,873 | 4.97 | |
| 74,677 | 15,065 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lamitan is 5 to 9, with 9,137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 394 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,748 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,569 | 10.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,137 | 12.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,774 | 11.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,293 | 11.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,748 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,658 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,880 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,376 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,961 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,741 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,109 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,319 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,685 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,155 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 768 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 467 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 394 | 0.53% |
| Total | 74,782 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lamitan grew from 35,160 in 1960 to 100,150 in 2020, an increase of 64,990 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 6.34%, or an increase of 25,368 people, from the previous population of 74,782 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 35,160 | – | |
| 37,423 | 0.61% | |
| 39,703 | 1.19% | |
| 45,223 | 2.64% | |
| 47,859 | 0.57% | |
| 54,433 | 2.44% | |
| 58,709 | 1.63% | |
| 82,074 | 4.73% | |
| 68,996 | -6.12% | |
| 74,782 | 1.54% | |
| 100,150 | 6.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lamitan for the year 2019 was 51,623, broken down into 25,447 males and 26,176 females.
Location
The city center of Lamitan is situated at approximately 6° 39' North, 122° 8' East, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 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 Lamitan are Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Cotabato City, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Akbar, Basilan, Tuburan, Basilan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, and Al-Barka, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 886.73 kilometers (550.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Akbar, Basilan, 5.70 kilometers (3.54 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Tuburan, Basilan, 7.74 kilometers (4.81 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, 14.34 kilometers (8.91 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, 17.65 kilometers (10.97 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, 18.47 kilometers (11.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Al-Barka, Basilan, 19.48 kilometers (12.11 miles) to the South (S7°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 19.86 kilometers (12.34 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Zamboanga City, 28.38 kilometers (17.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 192.45 kilometers (119.58 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 235.71 kilometers (146.47 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Cotabato City, 240.53 kilometers (149.46 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 249.80 kilometers (155.22 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
Distance from Manila: 886.73 kilometers (550.99 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
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.