Lamitan City, Basilan

Infobox Philippine city
infoboxtitle = City of Lamitan
sealfile =
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_basilan_lamitan.png caption = Map of Basilan showing the location of Lamitan City.
region = Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
province = Basilan
districts = Lone district of Basilan
barangays = 45
class = component city
mayor = Roderick H. Furigay
Congressman =
founded = 1886
cityhood = June 18, 2007
pop2000 = 58,709
popden2000 = 165.63
areakm2 = 354.45
The City of Lamitan (Filipino: "Lungsod ng Lamitan") is a component city in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 58,709 people in 11,586 households.

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 Straight.

Geography

Topography

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 slopping to 300 meters toward the hinterlands.

Climate

The climatic condition is the same with other areas in the entire Basilan Peninsula. It has a “D” type of climate and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.

Cityhood

On June 18, 2007 voters in Lamitan ratified Republic Act 9393 [ [http://www.op.gov.ph/directives/RA09393.pdf Republic Act 9393 - An Act Converting the Municipality of Lamitan in the province of Basilan into a component City to be known as the City of Lamitan ] ] ,An Act Converting the Municipality of Lamitan in the province of Basilan into a component City to be known as the City of Lamitan.

According to Lamitan Mayor Roderick Furigay, 26,636 voted "yes" while only 177 voted against the ratification of RA 9393. Lamitan has 34,909 registered voters.

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 * Malakaseduc * Maligaya * Malinis (Pob.) * Matatag * Matibay * Simbangon

Education

Lamitan City is home to one (1) state college and two (2) private colleges. The Basilan State College is an extension college of the main SUC in Isabela City. The two HEIs are the Mindanao Autonomous College and the Mariam School of Nursing.

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. An I.T.-based College of Nursing located in Flores Street corner Rizal Avenue, it envisions to be recognized as a leading center for nursing and allied health education in the Island Province of Basilan.

Historical Sites

Kalun's Shrine – Built as a tribute to a famous Yakan leader.

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.

References

External links

* [http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/zam/2007/06/20/news/basilan.province.has.two.cities.now.html Sun Star Zamboanga : Basilan province has two cities now]
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]
* [http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=107230 www.abs-cbnnews.com, Fire guts Lamitan City hall in Basilan]