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Revision as of 03:47, 11 May 2017
Lamitan | |
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 Datu Kalun Shrine in Lamitan City | |
| Motto(s): Lamitan Kong Mahal (Lamitan, My Love) | |
 Map of Basilan with Lamitan highlighted | |
.svg)  Lamitan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 06°39′N 122°08′E / 6.650°N 122.133°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| District | Lone district of Basilan |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Cityhood | June 8, 2007 |
| Barangays | 45 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rosita U. Furigay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 354.45 km2 (136.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 100,150 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7302 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)62 |
| Income class | 6th city income class |
| PSGC | 150702000 |
| Electorate | 50,134 voters as of 2022 |
| Website | lamitancity |
Lamitan, officially City of Lamitan (Chavacano: Ciudad de Lamitan; Template:Lang-ceb; Template:Lang-fil), is a sixth class city in the province of Basilan, Mindanao, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 74,782 people.
The city is bounded on the east by the municipality of Tuburan, on the south by Tipo-Tipo, on the west by Isabela City and on the north by Basilan Strait.
Geography
The terrain is relatively plain along the coastal areas and hilly in some areas. The urban area is 2.5 meters above sea level and gently sloping to 300 meters toward the hinterlands.
Climate
The climatic condition is the same with other areas in the entire Basilan Island. It has a "D" type of climate and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.
History
Barangays
Lamitan is politically subdivided into 45 barangays.
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47,859 | — |
| 1995 | 54,433 | +2.44% |
| 2000 | 58,709 | +1.63% |
| 2007 | 82,074 | +4.73% |
| 2010 | 68,996 | −6.12% |
| 2015 | 74,782 | +1.55% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6] | ||
Historical sites
Datu Kalun Shrine – Built as a tribute to a famous Yakan leader and founder of Lamitan. His descendants are the Antonio-Cuevas-Pamaran clan.
Museum of Lamitan – Showcases the color and highlights of the Lami-lamihan festival. It also serves as the information center for the development of this town.
Education
Tertiary
Lamitan is home to one (1) state college and three (3) private colleges. The Basilan State College is an extension college of the main SUC in Isabela City. The three HEIs are the Mindanao Autonomous College, the Mariam School of Nursing and Furigay Colleges, Inc. (FCI).
The Mariam School of Nursing was established in 2004 as part of its Chairwoman's educational outreach program and was named Mariam or Mother Mary - a unifying and guiding figure among the Christians and Muslims. Also offers 11 Tesda Qualifications for National Certificates.
Secondary
Lamitan City has Seven Secondary Schools: one Private Secondary School; the Claret School of Lamitan,one Laboratory School of Basilan State College and five National High Schools i.e. Lamitan National High School, Look National High School,Colony National High School,Ubit National High School and Parangbasak National High School.
Elementary
There are five districts that composed of thirty nine elementary schools namely; Lamitan East District, South District,Central District, West I District and West II District. There are four private elementary schools.
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ^ "Land Area". www.basilan.gov.ph. Province of Basilan. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
External links
- Sun Star Zamboanga : Basilan province has two cities now
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- www.abs-cbnnews.com, Fire guts Lamitan City hall in Basilan
Places adjacent to Lamitan | |
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