Hadji Muhtamad, officially the Municipality of Hadji Muhtamad (Tausūg: Lupah Hadji Muhtamad; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Hadji Muhtamad; ), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,122 people.
Hadji Muhtamad was created out of the 10 barangays of Lantawan that were not on Basilan Island, through Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 200, which was subsequently ratified in a plebiscite held on August 25, 2007.
Geography Its territory includes the Pilas Islands and surrounding islets, west of Basilan Island.
Barangays Hadji Muhtamad is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Hadji Muhtamad had a population of 30,122.
Economy Poverty Incidence of
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
References
External links Hadji Muhtamad Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]