Lamitan

Lamitan
Lamitan
	Component city
	City of Lamitan
	Lamitan City Hall
	Seal
	Motto(s): Lamitan Kong Mahal (Lamitan, My Love)
	Map of Basilan with Lamitan highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Lamitan Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 6°39′N 122°08′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Province	Basilan
District	Lone District
Founded	1886
Cityhood	June 8, 2007
Barangays	45 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Panlungsod
• Mayor	Rosita U. Furigay
• Vice Mayor	Roderick H. Furigay
• Congressman	Mujiv S. Hataman
• Electorate	51,623 voters (2019)
Area [2]
• Total	354.45 km2 (136.85 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
• Total	74,782
• Density	210/km2 (550/sq mi)
• Households	14,751
Economy
• Income class	6th city income class
• Poverty incidence	37.55% (2015)[4]
• Revenue (₱)	444,888,558.34 (2016)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	7302
PSGC	150702000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)62
Climate type	tropical climate
Native languages	Chavacano; Yakan; Tagalog
Website	lamitancity.gov.ph

Lamitan, officially the City of Lamitan (Chavacano: Ciudad de Lamitan; Yakan: Suidad Lamitanin; Tausūg: Dāira sin Lamitan), is a 6th class component city and capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 74,782 people.[3]

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.

On July 2016, the Basilan provincial government broke ground for the construction of the new provincial capitol inside the defunct 4,000-hectare University of the Philippines (UP) Land Grant in Barangay Santa Clara.[5][6]

Barangays

Lamitan is politically subdivided into 45 barangays.

Arco
Ba-as
Baimbing
Balagtasan
Balas
Balobo
Bato
Boheyakan
Buahan
Boheibu
Bohesapa
Bulingan
Cabobo
Campo Uno
Colonia
Calugusan
Kulay Bato
Limo-ok
Lo-ok
Lumuton
Luksumbang
Malo-ong Canal
Malo-ong San Jose
Parangbasak
Santa Clara
Tandong Ahas
Tumakid
Ubit
Bohebessey
Baungos
Danit-Puntocan
Sabong
Sengal
Ulame
Bohenange
Boheyawas
Bulanting
Lebbuh
Maganda (Poblacion)
Malakas (Poblacion)
Maligaya (Poblacion)
Malinis (Poblacion)
Matatag (Poblacion)
Matibay (Poblacion)
Simbangon

Geography

Bulingan Falls

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.

Climate data for Lamitan City, Basilan
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)
Average low °C (°F)	27 (81)	26 (79)	27 (81)	27 (81)	28 (82)	28 (82)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)	27 (81)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	106 (4.2)	77 (3.0)	91 (3.6)	104 (4.1)	236 (9.3)	321 (12.6)	325 (12.8)	306 (12.0)	227 (8.9)	271 (10.7)	204 (8.0)	115 (4.5)	2,383 (93.7)
Average rainy days	15.3	13.8	17.7	15.5	23.1	24.5	24.3	24.6	21.1	22.9	20.1	16.6	239.5
Source: Meteoblue [7]

Demographics

Population census of Lamitan
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	35,160	—
1970	37,423	+0.62%
1975	39,703	+1.19%
1980	45,223	+2.64%
1990	47,859	+0.57%
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[3][8][9][10]

History

Cityhood

On June 18, 2007 voters in Lamitan ratified Republic Act 9393. 26,636 voted "yes" while only 177 voted against.

Historical sites

Lami-Lamihan Festival

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

"City". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
"Province: Basilan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
"PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
http://www.philstar.com/nation/2016/02/28/1557698/armm-put-new-basilan-capitol
http://www.philstar.com/nation/2016/02/28/1557698/armm-put-new-basilan-capitol
"Lamitan City, Basilan : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. 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. NSO.
"Province of Basilan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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[1] "City". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 May 2013.

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Basilan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA15–15-3] Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[5] ttp://www.philstar.com/nation/2016/02/28/1557698/armm-put-new-basilan-capitol

[6] ttp://www.philstar.com/nation/2016/02/28/1557698/armm-put-new-basilan-capitol

[met_norms-7] "Lamitan City, Basilan : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 January 2019.

[NSO10–15-8] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-15-9] 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. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-10] "Province of Basilan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.