Sumisip, officially the Municipality of Sumisip (Yakan: Bulak Sumisip; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Sumisip; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sumisip), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,345 people.[3]

Sumisip
سوميسيڤ
Municipality of Sumisip
Flag of Sumisip
Official seal of Sumisip
Map of Basilan with Sumisip highlighted
Map of Basilan with Sumisip highlighted
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Sumisip is located in Philippines
Sumisip
Sumisip
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°25′N 121°59′E / 6.42°N 121.98°E / 6.42; 121.98
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceBasilan
District Lone district
Barangays29 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJul-Adnan P. Hataman
 • Vice MayorGulam S. Hataman
 • RepresentativeMujiv S. Hataman
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate23,500 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total567.60 km2 (219.15 sq mi)
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Highest elevation
999 m (3,278 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total47,345
 • Density83/km2 (220/sq mi)
 • Households
8,447
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
72.24
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 300.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 572.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 288 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 408.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBasilan Electric Cooperative (BASELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7305
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)62
Native languagesYakan
Chavacano
Tagalog
Websitelgu-sumisip.com

12 barangays that were not on Basilan Island seceded to form the municipality of Tabuan-Lasa through Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 187,[5] which was subsequently ratified in a plebiscite held on March 29, 2008.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Sumisip is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
150705001 Bacung 4.0% 1,900 2,028 −0.65%
150705027 Baiwas 2.2% 1,049 974 0.74%
150705028 Basak 2.6% 1,237 1,107 1.12%
150705002 Benembengan Lower 1.7% 810 582 3.36%
150705035 Benembengan Upper 3.0% 1,443 1,017 3.56%
150705036 Bohe-languyan 1.7% 797 777 0.25%
150705006 Buli-buli 2.7% 1,271 1,021 2.21%
150705007 Cabcaban 3.0% 1,413 1,293 0.89%
150705029 Cabengbeng Lower 2.6% 1,237 1,131 0.90%
150705030 Cabengbeng Upper 2.7% 1,264 1,602 −2.34%
150705039 Ettub-ettub 3.8% 1,797 1,296 3.32%
150705010 Guiong 5.4% 2,560 2,471 0.35%
150705041 Kaum-Air 1.7% 828 825 0.04%
150705051 Kaumpamatsakem 2.4% 1,120 841 2.91%
150705024 Libug 2.8% 1,320 1,252 0.53%
150705042 Limbocandis 1.9% 878 631 3.36%
150705043 Lukketon 3.5% 1,662 1,544 0.74%
150705031 Luuk-Bait 3.3% 1,553 1,719 −1.01%
150705032 Mahatalang 2.5% 1,190 1,254 −0.52%
150705013 Manaul 4.0% 1,887 1,666 1.25%
150705014 Mangal (Poblacion) 6.4% 3,008 2,207 3.14%
150705044 Marang 2.1% 1,014 1,078 −0.61%
150705045 Mebak 2.8% 1,302 754 5.61%
150705047 Sahaya Bohe Bato 3.4% 1,630 1,208 3.04%
150705048 Sapah Bulak 3.1% 1,452 1,091 2.90%
150705019 Sumisip Central 3.5% 1,671 1,462 1.34%
150705050 Tikus 3.1% 1,482 1,069 3.32%
150705025 Tongsengal 2.2% 1,036 1,095 −0.55%
150705022 Tumahubong 4.1% 1,919 2,036 −0.59%
Total 47,345 37,031 2.49%

Climate edit

Climate data for Sumisip, Basilan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)
27
(81)
27
(81)
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)
26
(79)
27
(81)
27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
27
(81)
27
(81)
27
(81)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 129
(5.1)
85
(3.3)
101
(4.0)
111
(4.4)
227
(8.9)
303
(11.9)
303
(11.9)
285
(11.2)
197
(7.8)
254
(10.0)
219
(8.6)
136
(5.4)
2,350
(92.5)
Average rainy days 15.9 13.5 15.1 14.8 22.9 24.7 24.9 24.3 20.7 22.6 20.5 17.4 237.3
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[8]

Demographics edit

Population census of Sumisip
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 13,055—    
1970 14,085+0.76%
1975 20,885+8.22%
1980 29,696+7.29%
1990 33,301+1.15%
1995 42,003+4.45%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 51,712+4.56%
2007 71,807+4.63%
2010 37,031−21.42%
2015 41,730+2.30%
2020 47,345+2.51%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Sumisip had a population of 47,345.[3]

Economy edit


Notable people edit

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Sumisip | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 187; An Act Creating the Municipality of Tabuan Lasa in the Province of Basilan and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly ARMM Official Site. Cotabato City, Philippines. July 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Municipal: Sumisip". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Sumisip, Basilan : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Province of Basilan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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