Lamitan (City of Lamitan), Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Lamitan: city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Basilan
About
Quick Facts about City of Lamitan
| Population | 74,782 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Basilan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Phone Area Codes | 62 |
| Area | 354.45 km2 |
| Official name | City of Lamitan |
| Latitude & Longitude | 6.6333,122.1000 |
| Capital city | City of Lamitan is capital of Basilan |
| Establishment | January 01, 1886 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 02:27:27 (10th June 2026) |
Geography
City of Lamitan is located at 6°37'60"N 122°6'0"E (6.6333300, 122.1000000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 35,160 | - | census |
| 1970 | 37,423 | 6.05% | census |
| 1975 | 39,703 | 5.74% | census |
| 1980 | 45,223 | 12.21% | census |
| 1990 | 47,859 | 5.51% | census |
| 1995 | 54,433 | 12.08% | census |
| 2000 | 58,709 | 7.28% | census |
| 2007 | 82,074 | 28.47% | census |
| 2010 | 68,996 | -18.95% | census |
| 2015 | 74,782 | 7.74% | census |