Basilan, officially the Province of Basilan (Chavacano: Provincia de Basilan; Yakan: Wilayah Basilanin; Tausug: Wilaya' sin Basilan; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Basilan), is an island province of the Philippines located primarily in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

Dec 27, 2024 · Basilan, island and city, southern Philippines, in the Celebes Sea. Basilan island lies 5 miles (8 km) off the southern tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula of Mindanao, across the Basilan Strait. It is the largest and northernmost island of the Sulu Archipelago.

Basilan is located across the southern tip of Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) and is bounded on the north by Basilan Strait, on the east by Moro Gulf, on the southeast by Celebes Sea and on the west by Sulu Sea.

It is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula. Its capital is Lamitan. Basilan is home to three main ethnic groups, the indigenous Yakans, and the later-arriving Tausugs and Zamboangueños.

Basilan is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) occupying the Sulu Archipelago and the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao in central Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Isabela. The province has a land area of 3,224.47 square kilometers or 1,244.97 square miles.

Apr 12, 2019 · Basilan is an island province in southern Philippines. Location –> West of Zamboanga Peninsula in the island of Mindanao. The province belongs to the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Philippines (See map below) Note: The province of Basilan is composed of around 40 islands. Go here to see the elected provincial officials in Basilan.

Basilan Island is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago. It is just off the southern coast of the geographic Zamboanga Peninsula.

Jul 30, 2020 · Basilan is an island province of the Philippines in Mindanao, just off the southern coast of the Zamboanga Peninsula. Basilan is the biggest and northernmost among the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago.

May 4, 2024 · Basilan is a fascinating island province rich with vibrantly diverse culture, serves as a bridge between the islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, making it a significant area both geographically and culturally. Its provincial capital is Lamitan City.

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