Al-Barka, Basilan

Al-Barka
Municipality

Map of Basilan with Al-Barka highlighted
Al-Barka

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 06°28′N 122°11′E / 6.467°N 122.183°ECoordinates: 06°28′N 122°11′E / 6.467°N 122.183°E
Country Philippines
Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Province Basilan
District Lone district of Basilan
Founded May 22, 2006
Barangays 16
Government[1]
 • Mayor Darussalam S. Lajid
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 19,523
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 7304
Dialing code 62
Income class 6th class

Al-Barka is a sixth class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,523 people.[2]

It was created by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 191, ratified by plebiscite on May 22, 2006. It is composed of 16 barangays that were formerly part of Tipo-Tipo.

Barangays

Al-Barka is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Al-Barka
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 26,229—    
2010 19,523−10.19%
Source: National Statistics Office[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 August 2014.

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