Sumisip, Province of Basilan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 7305 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Area (2013) | 567.60 km2 (219.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 47,345 |
| Density (2020) | 83 / km2 (216 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 27' North, 121° 58' East (6.4500, 121.9666) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.6 meters (218.6 feet) |
Sumisip is a coastal municipality in the island province of Basilan.
The municipality has a land area of 567.60 square kilometers or 219.15 square miles which constitutes 16.44% of Basilan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 47,345. This represented 11.11% of the total population of Basilan province, or 1.07% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 83 inhabitants per square kilometer or 216 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sumisip has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacung | 4.26% | 2,016 | 1,900 | 6.11% | 1.26% |
| Baiwas | 2.36% | 1,115 | 1,049 | 6.29% | 1.29% |
| Basak | 3.06% | 1,451 | 1,237 | 17.30% | 3.42% |
| Benembengan Lower | 1.94% | 920 | 810 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Benembengan Upper | 3.35% | 1,588 | 1,443 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| Bohe-languyan | 2.08% | 984 | 797 | 23.46% | 4.54% |
| Buli-buli | 3.70% | 1,753 | 1,271 | 37.92% | 7.00% |
| Cabcaban | 2.65% | 1,256 | 1,413 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| Cabengbeng Lower | 3.05% | 1,443 | 1,237 | 16.65% | 3.30% |
| Cabengbeng Upper | 3.09% | 1,464 | 1,264 | 15.82% | 3.14% |
| Ettub-ettub | 3.79% | 1,795 | 1,797 | -0.11% | -0.02% |
| Guiong | 5.84% | 2,763 | 2,560 | 7.93% | 1.62% |
| Kaum-Air | 1.94% | 917 | 828 | 10.75% | 2.17% |
| Kaumpamatsakem | 2.74% | 1,298 | 1,120 | 15.89% | 3.15% |
| Libug | 3.04% | 1,439 | 1,320 | 9.02% | 1.83% |
| Limbocandis | 2.20% | 1,041 | 878 | 18.56% | 3.65% |
| Lukketon | 3.55% | 1,682 | 1,662 | 1.20% | 0.25% |
| Luuk-Bait | 3.58% | 1,694 | 1,553 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Mahatalang | 2.72% | 1,289 | 1,190 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Manaul | 6.18% | 2,927 | 1,887 | 55.11% | 9.68% |
| Mangal | 6.87% | 3,252 | 3,008 | 8.11% | 1.66% |
| Marang | 2.33% | 1,104 | 1,014 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Mebak | 3.13% | 1,480 | 1,302 | 13.67% | 2.73% |
| Sahaya Bohe Bato | 3.85% | 1,823 | 1,630 | 11.84% | 2.38% |
| Sapah Bulak | 3.47% | 1,641 | 1,452 | 13.02% | 2.61% |
| Sumisip Central | 3.66% | 1,734 | 1,671 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Tikus | 3.28% | 1,551 | 1,482 | 4.66% | 0.96% |
| Tongsengal | 2.46% | 1,167 | 1,036 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Tumahubong | 5.83% | 2,758 | 1,919 | 43.72% | 7.93% |
| Sumisip Total | 47,345 | 41,730 | 13.46% | 2.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sumisip for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,299,986.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 84,807,497.09 | – |
| 2010 | 89,286,712.50 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 97,182,310.25 | 8.84% |
| 2012 | 93,927,799.29 | -3.35% |
| 2013 | 96,874,686.98 | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 108,190,302.57 | 11.68% |
| 2015 | 125,399,872.05 | 15.91% |
| 2016 | 139,299,986.18 | 11.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sumisip in the 2015 Census was 41,708 broken down into 7,408 households or an average of 5.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,301 | 6,148 | 5.42 | |
| 42,003 | 7,483 | 5.61 | |
| 51,701 | 8,698 | 5.94 | |
| 71,807 | 12,580 | 5.71 | |
| 37,015 | 6,715 | 5.51 | |
| 41,708 | 7,408 | 5.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sumisip is 5 to 9, with 6,457 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 77 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,365 | 3.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,401 | 12.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,457 | 15.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,559 | 13.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,458 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,603 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,933 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,795 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,414 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,920 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,670 | 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,101 | 2.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 752 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 518 | 1.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 336 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 231 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 77 | 0.18% |
| 80 and over | 140 | 0.34% |
| Total | 41,730 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sumisip grew from 13,055 in 1960 to 47,345 in 2020, an increase of 34,290 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.69%, or an increase of 5,615 people, from the previous population of 41,730 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,055 | – | |
| 14,085 | 0.75% | |
| 20,885 | 8.23% | |
| 29,696 | 7.29% | |
| 33,301 | 1.15% | |
| 42,003 | 4.45% | |
| 51,712 | 4.56% | |
| 71,807 | 4.63% | |
| 37,031 | -21.42% | |
| 41,730 | 2.30% | |
| 47,345 | 2.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sumisip for the year 2019 was 23,610, broken down into 11,483 males and 12,127 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sumisip is situated at approximately 6° 27' North, 121° 58' East, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.6 meters or 218.6 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 Sumisip are Lamitan, Basilan, Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Al-Barka, Basilan, Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan, Maluso, Basilan, and Tuburan, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 911.34 kilometers (566.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, 11.83 kilometers (7.35 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, 13.06 kilometers (8.12 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Al-Barka, Basilan, 16.00 kilometers (9.94 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan, 16.13 kilometers (10.02 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Maluso, Basilan, 23.01 kilometers (14.30 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Tuburan, Basilan, 27.21 kilometers (16.91 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Nearest cities
- Lamitan, Basilan, 29.09 kilometers (18.08 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 32.54 kilometers (20.22 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Zamboanga City, 54.02 kilometers (33.56 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 219.49 kilometers (136.39 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Cotabato City, 260.08 kilometers (161.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 262.53 kilometers (163.13 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
Distance from Manila: 911.34 kilometers (566.28 miles) to the North (N7°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.