Akbar, Basilan
| Akbar | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Location in Basilan | |
.svg.png)  Akbar Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 06°39′N 122°13′E / 6.650°N 122.217°ECoordinates: 06°39′N 122°13′E / 6.650°N 122.217°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| District | Lone district of Basilan |
| Founded | December 20, 2005 |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Alih A. Sali |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,369 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7306 |
| Dialing code | 62 |
| Income class | 6th |
Akbar is a sixth class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,369 people.[2]
Akbar Municipality created through Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 193 dated December 20, 2005.[3]
It is composed of 9 barangays that were formerly part of Tuburan, including one island barangay. It has an area of 182.01 square kilometres (70.27 sq mi).[4]
The place is named after Imam Akbar Marani, a known Islamic preacher/propagator and descendant of Kuddarat, who landed in Taguime (now part of the municipality of Moh’d Ajul) in 17th century and later migrated to central Mindanao. In his older age, Imam Akbar transferred from Sinangkapan, Akbar, to Lantawan based in Kanibungan and he was buried there.
Barangays
Akbar is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Caddayan
- Linongan
- Lower Bato-bato
- Mangalut
- Manguso
- Paguengan
- Semut
- Upper Bato-bato
- Upper Sinangkapan
Demographics
| Population census of Akbar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2007 | 21,312 | — |
| 2010 | 13,369 | −15.61% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 193; An Act Creating the Municipality of Akbar in the Province of Basilan and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "Province: Basilan". Philippine Statistics Authority - National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
External links
- MMA Act No. 193 : An Act Creating the Municipality of Akbar in the Province of Basilan
- Akbar Municipal Map
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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