Akbar, officially the Municipality of Akbar (Tausūg: Lupah Akbar; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Akbar; ), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,911 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.
History Akbar was established pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 193, enacted on December 20, 2005.
It is composed of 9 barangays that were formerly part of Tuburan, including one island barangay. It has an area of .
The place is named after Imam Akbar Marani, a known Islamic preacher/propagator and descendant of Kuddarat, who landed in Taguime (now part of the municipality of Moh’d Ajul) in 17th century and later migrated to central Mindanao. In his later years, Imam Akbar relocated from Sinangkapan, Akbar, to Lantawan based in Kanibungan and he was buried there.
Geography Barangays
Akbar is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Akbar had a population of 27,911. The population density was .
Economy Poverty Incidence of
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
References
External links Akbar Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]