Nearly 90% of the agriculturally productive land area is owned by isabela city residents, usually christian and mostly catholic. The very clean beach has fine white sands and turquoise water excellent for swimming. The area decree reduced the are of basilan city to less than one square kilometer p. I didnt even bother to tell my family as i dont want them to worry too much. It is the largest and northernmost island of the sulu archipelago. Before basilan was converted to a province, it had three regular municipalities, isabela, lamitan, and maluso which are districts of the city of basilan. The city of lamitan is located in the province of philippines, basilan, mindano. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Lamitan, isabela, maluso, sumisip, lantawan, tuburan, tipotipo, tapiantana. Then president marcos made basilan a province in 1973. April 25 declared as holiday in isabela city, basilan. The city is both dominated by christian chavacano speakers and the muslim tausug people. Access to the island province is usually through zamboanga which lies 31 km 17 nautical miles narrowest. The city gives an impression of having been frozen in time, as a casual walk from the pier to plaza rizal will take one across several old buildings built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Isabelas oldest church as confirmed by the vatican city. Basilan has a population that is 27% christian about 90% of whom is roman catholic and 71% muslim. The province of basilan is an island province of the philippines within the autonomous region in muslim mindanao. Isabela city, basilan provinces capital is approximately 31 kms away from zamboanga city. Its former capital, isabela city, however, opted out and remains a part of the zamboanga peninsula region formerly western mindanao, region 9. Malamawi beach basilan island 2020 all you need to know. Isabela city residents mourned the loss of the slain mayor in what probably is the biggest funeral procession ever seen in basilan. I was advised by my friends not to push through with my plan, but i didnt mind them.
The chief settlement is isabela also called basilan city, and other towns include lamitan, in the north of the island, and maluso, in the west. Basilan has a variety of natural tourist spots that dot the islands pristine beaches and cool inland resorts. One of them is the malamawi beach which is about 30 minutes away from the capital isabela city. Isabela city is the business center and capital of the island. Basilan en route to isabela city a week before i went to basilan, a bomb exploded in a restaurant in downtown isabela city and left two persons dead and at least 15 others wounded. Moro pirates, and the french figured in basilans history over the years. Awesome view of the waters and a quic peek at the city. The basilan state college bassc in the city of isabela. Basilan, basilan city, city of isabela, isabel, isabela, isabela city, izabela, lungsod ng isabela, municipality of isabela. We can arrange a tour here, for tourists to know that basilan has stunning beaches and a profound culture, added princess sitti djalia hataman. Prehispanic texts from the royal archives of the sulu sultanate referred to the. Sep 25, 2017 isabela city in basilan is an hours ride by ferry from zamboanga city. It is pristine and unspoiled from the picturesque cities, towns and countryside to the majesty of waterfalls and the serenity of seashores.
Basilan island lies 5 miles 8 km off the southern tip of the zamboanga peninsula of mindanao, across the basilan strait. It had a density of inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile in 2010, isabela had a population of 1,489,645 people. Basilan is an island province of the philippines in mindanao, just off the southern coast of the zamboanga peninsula. Mar 03, 2018 isabela is the philippines biggest province in terms of land area occupying more than 1 million hectares of land. Malamawi beach basilan island 2020 all you need to. The capital city of basilan isabela city is a 4th class city and the capital of the province of basilan. Despite the image portrayed by history, we still stand up and work every day. In the meantime, some of them might be available at a family history center near you. Jul 08, 20 happy fiesta to the people of isabela city, capital of the province of basilan, as they celebrate today, july 8, 20, their town fiesta in honor of their patron saint, sta. City of isabela is a city located at basilan, philippines.
A majority of basilans muslim population are concentrated mostly in the islands southern slopes while the christians reside mostly in the urban centers of isabela and lamitan where they constitute a majority. Isabela is a city in basilan, an island on the sulu archipelago in southern philippines. Lamitan, lantawan, maluso, sumisip, tipotipo and tuburan. The first two are headquartered in isabela city, and the latter is in lamitan city. Various celebrations of basilan basilan is an island province that is endowed with natural beauty. The city is located on the northern shore of basila. Read about our day trip in isabela city, featuring. Eat add listing sumptuous local delicacies may likewise be sampled. The city is located on the northern shore of basilan.
Isabela was first referred to by its ethnic groups the yakans, samal bangingih, badjaos and. Click on places within philippines, basilan and a list of towns and cities will open. Ferdinand marcos issues presidential decree 356 converting the territory of basilan city to a province, and reducing the city of basilan to an area 1 square kilometer in and around isabela s town center, col. Although it is fairly safe to say that basilans history is related to that of the sulu archipelago, it is by no means right to suppose that basilans first inhabitants came from indonesia. Click on this link to see a list of records for philippines, basilan. We wish you a more peaceful and progressive isabela city under the leadership of mayor cherrylyn santosakbar. These are just some of the many puzzle pieces that would allow many filipinos, and not just the adventurous few, to enjoy malamawi island, one of basilans best kept secrets.
The population of isabela in the 2015 census was 1,593,566 people, 5 making it the most populated province among the five provinces in cagayan valley region ii. Isabela citys business sector is represented by the basilan chamber of commerce and industry, inc. Basilan is subdivided into eleven municipalities and two cities isabela city pop. The territorial prelature of isabela is a roman catholic territorial prelature in philippines.
The best isabela city hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee. It had a density of inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile. Isabela, philippines current weather report, isabela, philippines, basilan, philippines hour by hour 10 day weather forecast, historical weather, weather animated map, holiday weather forecast and more. Isabela weather forecast, basilan, philippines 10 day. Isabela, officially the city of isabela or simply known as isabela city, is a 4th class city in. Basilan, island and city, southern philippines, in the celebes sea. Basilan island is the largest and northernmost island of the sulu archipelago between the philippine islands of mindanao and borneo which includes about 400 islands. Isabela city is the business center and capital of the island province of basilan, with its islets lies in the midst of the waters of the celebes sea, the moro gulf and the sulu sea, situated at the tip of the zamboanga peninsula. To import economic, technical and cultural books and or publications 5. The isabela museum and library is located in isabela city, philippines the isabela museum houses the rich and cultural heritage of the region. It is enclosed by the town of tuburan on the south by tipotipo, basilan strait on the north and isabela city on the west isabela city. The sangguniang panlungsod is composed of the city municipality vicemayor as presiding officer, regular sanggunian members councilors, the president of the association of barangay captains and the president of the sangguniang kabataan.
Basilan is the biggest and northernmost among the major islands of the sulu archipelago understand. Since youre already in basilan, dont miss out on the basilan brew coffee available in nearby lamitan town only 45 minutes from isabela city. The ancient name of basilan island was tagime, named after a datu who once ruled a big part of the island before the spaniards came to basilan. Isabela city, basilan celebrates fiesta santa isabel 20. Happy fiesta to the people of isabela city, capital of the province of basilan, as they celebrate today, july 8, 20, their town fiesta in honor of their patron saint, sta. April 25 declared as holiday in isabela city, basilan politiko. Unknown to many, the island province of basilan has some fine beaches. Isabela city, basilan, philippines philippines zamboanga.
Its open to the public every week day, and its a great place to visit to have a glimpse of the various cultural artificats of isabela and its people. Isulong natin ang isabela city, basilan bilang local tourism destination. Basilan en route to isabela city blogs, budget travel. City of isabela, city of isabela, province of basilan, autonomous. Isabela city, the former capital, is a component city under the provincial government of basilan but is administered as part of the zamboanga peninsula region and is listed statistically independent. Isabela was first referred to by its ethnic groups the yakans, samal bangingih, badjaos and tausogs as pasangan, which name it. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Across the basilan strait to the north is zamboanga city. Asia philippines mindanao sulu archipelago basilan island isabela city. Nanquil was appointed military governor, the city of basilan was still functioning under mayor brown until december 31, 1975, due to its territorial boundary dispute with the. Lbc express basilan couriersdelivery in city of isabela.
Alano st, city of isabela, basilan, philippines and classified as couriersdelivery. Isabela city in basilan is an hours ride by ferry from zamboanga city. The island was one of the centres of the 1972 muslim rebellion in southern mindanao. Isabela city is a 4th class city and the capital of the province of basilan, philippines. We wish you a more peaceful and progressive isabela city under the leadership of. It is made of 34 municipalities and 3 cities located in northeastern part of luzon. Isabela city was previously the capital of basilan until the title was transferred to lamitan city. Basilan is served by three school divisions of the department of education, one each for basilan, isabela city and lamitan city.
A number of retail establishments may likewise be visited before 6. It used to be named uleyan, derived from a mountain located at the heart of the island. History of isabela isabela city is the business center and capital of the island province of basilan, with its islets lies in the midst of the waters of the celebes sea, the moro gulf and the sulu sea, situated at the tip of the zamboanga peninsula. Basilan province, philippines genealogy genealogy familysearch. I know a lot of people would ask, why the hell would you want to go to basilan. Isabelas history is inadvertently intermingled with that of basilan island and the sulu archipelago, albeit culturally. If you are the politiko, always remember, your side is always our story. While administratively part of zamboanga peninsula, this guide treat isabela as a part of basilan.
Tan, who served the remainder of biels term, relinquishing his post after having been defeated in the may 2007 local elections. Basilan strait, about 17 nautical miles 31 km at its narrowest point, separates basilan island. Culture basilan is home to three main ethnic groups, the indigenous yakans, and the laterarriving tausugs and zamboangueno. Basilan is subdivided into eleven municipalities and two cities.
Guide to province of basilan family history and genealogy. The essay above is traveler mark rodel dela rosas account of his trip to basilan, which has a history of political conflict in. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Isabela city history tourist spots, language and festivals. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all isabela city hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area.
Elected government officials of tuburan, basilan, philippines. The city of isabela is capital city of the island of. The modart and midcentury leanings of basilan cathedral. Dec 05, 2017 taking you with me to isabela city, basilan. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. January 14, 1967 in begang, isabela city, basilan province. Its former capital, isabela city, however, opted out and remains a part of the. Basilan still needs to improve its education sector we need books and educational materials.
Isabela city is the most visited place in basilan, as travelers often take a day tour here from zamboanga city. Its capital has been transferred to lamitan city basilan is home to three main ethnolingusitic groups. It joined the autonomous region in muslim mindanao in 2001, the last province to do so. Lampinigan island is a 50minute ride from isabela city. Isabela city then came under the shortlived administration of vice mayor rodolfo y. Isabela city, basilan island malamawi island, 7300 philippines. There are the several touristic attractions you can find in lamitan city that will take your.