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Lamitan, officially the City of Lamitan (Chavacano language, Chavacano: ''Ciudad de Lamitan''; Yakan language, Yakan: ''Siyudad Lamitanin''; Tausūg language, Tausūg: ''Dāira sin Lamitan''; fil, Lungsod ng Lamitan), is a 6th class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and ''de jure'' capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 100,150 people.
The city is bounded on the east by the municipality of Tuburan, Basilan, Tuburan, on the south by Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Tipo-Tipo, on the west by Isabela, Basilan, Isabela and on the north by Basilan Strait.
In July 2016, the Basilan provincial government broke ground for the construction of the new provincial capitol inside the defunct 4,000-hectare University of the Philippines (UP) Land Grant in Barangay Santa Clara.
In July 2022, Lamitan gained national attention when former mayor Rose Furigay, who had served as the city's mayor from 2013 to June 2022, was assassinated in a Ateneo de Manila University shooting, mass shooting at the Ateneo de Manila University where two others were killed.
On June 18, 2007, voters in Lamitan ratified Republic Act 9393. 26,636 voted "yes" while only 177 voted against.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines, Supreme Court declared the cityhood law of Lamitan and 15 other cities unconstitutional after a petition filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines in its ruling on November 18, 2008. On December 22, 2009, the cityhood law of Lamitan and 15 other municipalities regain its status as cities again after the court reversed its ruling on November 18, 2008. On August 23, 2010, the court reinstated its ruling on November 18, 2008, causing Lamitan and 15 cities to become regular municipalities. Finally, on February 15, 2011, Lamitan becomes a city again including the 15 municipalities declaring that the conversion to cityhood met all legal requirements.
After six years of legal battle, in its board resolution, the League of Cities of the Philippines acknowledged and recognized the cityhood of Lamitan and 15 other cities.
*Datu Kalun Shrine – Built as a tribute to a famous Yakan leader and founder of Lamitan. His descendants are the Antonio-Cuevas-Pamaran-Flores clan.
*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.
Lamitan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
* [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
Philippine Census Information
{{Authority control Cities in Basilan Cities in Bangsamoro Provincial capitals of the Philippines Populated places established in 1886 1886 establishments in the Philippines Component cities in the Philippines
History
Cityhood
On June 18, 2007, voters in Lamitan ratified Republic Act 9393. 26,636 voted "yes" while only 177 voted against.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines, Supreme Court declared the cityhood law of Lamitan and 15 other cities unconstitutional after a petition filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines in its ruling on November 18, 2008. On December 22, 2009, the cityhood law of Lamitan and 15 other municipalities regain its status as cities again after the court reversed its ruling on November 18, 2008. On August 23, 2010, the court reinstated its ruling on November 18, 2008, causing Lamitan and 15 cities to become regular municipalities. Finally, on February 15, 2011, Lamitan becomes a city again including the 15 municipalities declaring that the conversion to cityhood met all legal requirements.
After six years of legal battle, in its board resolution, the League of Cities of the Philippines acknowledged and recognized the cityhood of Lamitan and 15 other cities.
Geography
The terrain is relatively plain along the coastal areas and hilly in some areas. The urban area is above sea level and gently sloping to toward the hinterlands.Barangays
Lamitan is politically subdivided into 45 barangays.Climate
The climatic condition is the same with other areas in the entire Basilan Island. It has a "D" type of climate and rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.Demographics
Economy
Historical sites
*Datu Kalun Shrine – Built as a tribute to a famous Yakan leader and founder of Lamitan. His descendants are the Antonio-Cuevas-Pamaran-Flores clan.
*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.
Education
Tertiary
Lamitan is home to one state college and three private colleges. The Basilan State College is an extension college of the main SUC in Isabela. The three HEIs are the Mindanao Autonomous College, the Mariam School of Nursing and Furigay Colleges, Inc. (FCI). 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. Also offers 11 Tesda Qualifications for National Certificates.Secondary
Lamitan has Seven Secondary Schools: one Private Secondary School; the Claret School of Lamitan, one Laboratory School of Basilan State College and five National High Schools i.e. Lamitan National High School, Look National High School,Colony National High School,Ubit National High School and Parangbasak National High School.Elementary
There are five districts that composed of thirty nine elementary schools namely; Lamitan East District, South District, Central District, West I District and West II District. There are four private elementary schools.References
External links
Lamitan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
* [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
Philippine Census Information
{{Authority control Cities in Basilan Cities in Bangsamoro Provincial capitals of the Philippines Populated places established in 1886 1886 establishments in the Philippines Component cities in the Philippines