Al-Barka, Basilan
| Al-Barka | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Location within Basilan province | |
.svg.png)  Al-Barka Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°28′N 122°11′E / 6.47°N 122.18°ECoordinates: 6°28′N 122°11′E / 6.47°N 122.18°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| District | Lone district of Basilan |
| Founded | May 22, 2006 |
| Barangays | 16 (see Barangays) |
| Government [1] | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Darussalam S. Lajid |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 72.58 km2 (28.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 20,905 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2016)[4] | 7,332 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7304 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)62 |
| PSGC | 150709000 |
Al-Barka, officially the Municipality of Al-Barka (Filipino: Bayan ng Al-Barka), is a municipality in the province of Basilan in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) of the Philippines. The population was 20,905 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 7,332 registered voters.[4]
It was created by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 191,[5] ratified by plebiscite on May 22, 2006. It is composed of 16 barangays that were formerly part of Tipo-Tipo.
Barangays
Al-Barka is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[6]
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[3] | 2010[7] | ||||
| 150709001 | Apil-apil | 4.3% | 895 | 1,061 | −3.19% |
| 150709002 | Bato-bato | 5.0% | 1,036 | 1,065 | −0.52% |
| 150709003 | Bohe-Piang | 5.3% | 1,115 | 1,116 | −0.02% |
| 150709004 | Bucalao | 9.2% | 1,923 | 1,717 | +2.18% |
| 150709005 | Cambug | 6.5% | 1,353 | 1,411 | −0.80% |
| 150709006 | Danapah | 6.2% | 1,290 | 1,311 | −0.31% |
| 150709007 | Guinanta | 10.1% | 2,111 | 2,072 | +0.36% |
| 150709008 | Kailih | 7.3% | 1,520 | 1,199 | +4.62% |
| 150709009 | Kinukutan | 5.5% | 1,142 | 966 | +3.24% |
| 150709010 | Kuhon | 5.1% | 1,071 | 987 | +1.57% |
| 150709011 | Kuhon Lennuh | 5.9% | 1,226 | 1,144 | +1.33% |
| 150709012 | Linuan | 5.0% | 1,042 | 731 | +6.98% |
| 150709013 | Lookbisaya (Kaulungan Island) | 7.5% | 1,564 | 1,468 | +1.21% |
| 150709014 | Macalang | 3.3% | 688 | 535 | +4.91% |
| 150709015 | Magcawa | 10.0% | 2,094 | 2,011 | +0.77% |
| 150709016 | Sangkahan (Kaulungan Island) | 4.0% | 835 | 729 | +2.62% |
| Total | 20,905 | 19,523 | +1.31% | ||
Demographics
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| Source: PSA[3][7][8] | ||||||||||||||||
In the 2015 census, Al-Barka had a population of 20,905.[3] The population density was 290 inhabitants per square kilometre (750/sq mi).
In the 2016 election, it had 7,332 registered voters.[4]
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ "Comprehensive Development Plan - Al-Barka Municipality". basilan.net. Provincial Government of Basilan. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "ARMM - Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
- ↑ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 191; An Act Creating the Municipality of Al-Barka in the Province of Basilan and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "Municipal: Al-Barka, Basilan". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- 1 2 "ARMM - Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "ARMM - Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 11 November 2011.
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Tipo‑Tipo | Takut Tangug Bay | | |
| Ungkaya Pukan |  |
Celebes Sea | ||
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| Celebes Sea |
 Province of Basilan | ||
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Isabela (capital) | ||
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