Al-Barka

Al-Barka
البركا
Municipality
Municipality of Al-Barka
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Map of Basilan with Al-Barka highlighted
Map of Basilan with Al-Barka highlighted
Interactive map of Al-Barka
Al-Barka is located in Philippines
Al-Barka
Al-Barka
Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°29′29″N 122°08′31″E / 6.491381°N 122.141992°E / 6.491381; 122.141992
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceBasilan
House district Lone district
Parliamentary district2nd district
FoundedMay 22, 2006
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJaydeefar J. Lajid
 • Vice MayorDarussalam S. Lajid
 • House RepresentativeYusop T. Alano
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Alimran K. Abdasal
  • Jerham K. Pising
  • Mahruf H. Asnawi
  • Khalid H. Jairatul
  • Appan I. Awal
  • Delma S. Abdil
  • Abdulsaid H. Ishak
  • Sitti Marha A. Mujajilun
 • Electorate13,664 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
72.58 km2 (28.02 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Highest elevation
993 m (3,258 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
30,318
 • Density417.7/km2 (1,082/sq mi)
 • Households
4,221
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
54.47
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 119.7 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 410.6 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 70.91 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 389.7 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBasilan Electric Cooperative (BASELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7304
PSGC
1900709000
IDD : area code +63 (0)62
Native languagesYakan
Chavacano
Tagalog

Al-Barka, officially the Municipality of Al-Barka (Tausūg: Lupah Al-Barka; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Al-Barka; Tagalog: Bayan ng Al-Barka), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,318 people.

The municipality was established under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 191, which was ratified through a plebiscite on May 22, 2006. It comprises 16 barangays that were formerly part of Tipo-Tipo.

Geography

Barangays

Political map of Al Barka, Basilan

Al-Barka is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
150709001 Apil-apil 3.0% 895 1,061 ▾ −1.17%
150709002 Bato-bato 3.4% 1,036 1,065 ▾ −0.19%
150709003 Bohe-Piang 3.7% 1,115 1,116 ▾ −0.01%
150709004 Bucalao 6.3% 1,923 1,717 ▴ 0.78%
150709005 Cambug 4.5% 1,353 1,411 ▾ −0.29%
150709006 Danapah 4.3% 1,290 1,311 ▾ −0.11%
150709007 Guinanta 7.0% 2,111 2,072 ▴ 0.13%
150709008 Kailih 5.0% 1,520 1,199 ▴ 1.65%
150709009 Kinukutan 3.8% 1,142 966 ▴ 1.16%
150709010 Kuhon 3.5% 1,071 987 ▴ 0.56%
150709011 Kuhon Lennuh 4.0% 1,226 1,144 ▴ 0.48%
150709012 Linuan 3.4% 1,042 731 ▴ 2.47%
150709013 Lookbisaya (Kaulungan Island) 5.2% 1,564 1,468 ▴ 0.44%
150709014 Macalang 2.3% 688 535 ▴ 1.75%
150709015 Magcawa 6.9% 2,094 2,011 ▴ 0.28%
150709016 Sangkahan (Kaulungan Island) 2.8% 835 729 ▴ 0.94%
Total 30,318 19,523 ▴ 3.08%

Climate

Climate data for Al-Barka, Basilan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 130
(5.1)		 91
(3.6)		 100
(3.9)		 114
(4.5)		 242
(9.5)		 329
(13.0)		 347
(13.7)		 321
(12.6)		 223
(8.8)		 273
(10.7)		 239
(9.4)		 140
(5.5)		 2,549
(100.3)
Average rainy days 16.5 14.3 14.9 15.5 23.8 25.3 25.3 25.3 21.5 23.0 21.1 17.5 244
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Al-Barka
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 26,229—    
2010 19,523−10.19%
2015 20,905+1.31%
2020 23,736+2.71%
2024 30,318+6.05%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, Al-Barka had a population of 30,318. The population density was 330 inhabitants per square kilometre (850/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Al-Barka

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2006
45.50
2009
26.99
2012
57.02
2015
52.51
2018
73.56
2021
67.27

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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