Armm Region
Basilan
Country Philippines Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Zamboanga Peninsula Region (Isabela City only) Class 4th Class Province Districts Lone District of Basilan Barangays 255 Official Languages Filipino, English Other Languages/Dialects in Basilan Zamboangueño (Chavacano), Tausug, Yakan, Cebuano, Sama, Hiligaynon, Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese Chartered City (R.A.288) July 1, 1948 Province (P.D.356) December 27, 1973 Government - Type Province of the Philippines - Governor Jum Jainuddin-Akbar (KAMPI) - Vice Governor Al-Rasheed Sakkalahul (Lakas-CMD) Area - Land 1,234.2 km2 (476.5 sq mi) Elevation [1] 5 m (16 ft) Population (2007) - Total 496,503 - Density 402.287/km2 (1,041.9/sq mi) - Demonym Basileño, Basileña Time zone PST (UTC+8) Area code(s) +6362 Seal
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Land
The province of Basilan has an aggregate historical jurisdiction of 135,892 hectares, with mainland Basilan encompassing an area of 124,892 hectares. The main island of Basilan is joined by the Pilas Group' of islands (now Hajji Muhtamad Municipality) west of the island, and the Bubuan and Tapiantana Group of islands (now Tabuan Lasa Municipality) in the south. These are listed among the Philippine islands with a moderate risk of getting hit by tsunamis.
Geography
Basilan in Mindanao, Philippines (Regions IX, X, XII and ARMM)
Basilan is geographically located between latitude 6°15' and 7°00' longitude 121°15' and 122°30'.
Basilan is one of a system of 7,107 islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. Regionally, Basilan is the biggest and northernmost island of the Sulu Archipelago between the Philippine island of Mindanao and Borneo which includes about 400 islands. The island chain is one of two partial land bridges to Borneo and is an important migration route for birds. Basilan Strait, about 17 nautical miles (31 km) at its narrowest point, separates Basilan Island from the mainland of Mindanao and the port city of Zamboanga.
The island is
Country Philippines Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Zamboanga Peninsula Region (Isabela City only) Class 4th Class Province Districts Lone District of Basilan Barangays 255 Official Languages Filipino, English Other Languages/Dialects in Basilan Zamboangueño (Chavacano), Tausug, Yakan, Cebuano, Sama, Hiligaynon, Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese Chartered City (R.A.288) July 1, 1948 Province (P.D.356) December 27, 1973 Government - Type Province of the Philippines - Governor Jum Jainuddin-Akbar (KAMPI) - Vice Governor Al-Rasheed Sakkalahul (Lakas-CMD) Area - Land 1,234.2 km2 (476.5 sq mi) Elevation [1] 5 m (16 ft) Population (2007) - Total 496,503 - Density 402.287/km2 (1,041.9/sq mi) - Demonym Basileño, Basileña Time zone PST (UTC+8) Area code(s) +6362 Seal
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Land
The province of Basilan has an aggregate historical jurisdiction of 135,892 hectares, with mainland Basilan encompassing an area of 124,892 hectares. The main island of Basilan is joined by the Pilas Group' of islands (now Hajji Muhtamad Municipality) west of the island, and the Bubuan and Tapiantana Group of islands (now Tabuan Lasa Municipality) in the south. These are listed among the Philippine islands with a moderate risk of getting hit by tsunamis.
Geography
Basilan in Mindanao, Philippines (Regions IX, X, XII and ARMM)
Basilan is geographically located between latitude 6°15' and 7°00' longitude 121°15' and 122°30'.
Basilan is one of a system of 7,107 islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. Regionally, Basilan is the biggest and northernmost island of the Sulu Archipelago between the Philippine island of Mindanao and Borneo which includes about 400 islands. The island chain is one of two partial land bridges to Borneo and is an important migration route for birds. Basilan Strait, about 17 nautical miles (31 km) at its narrowest point, separates Basilan Island from the mainland of Mindanao and the port city of Zamboanga.
The island is