Basilán, Island province in Southern Philippines.
The largest island in the Sulu Archipelago stretches across the Celebes Sea, featuring numerous volcanic peaks that reach heights of 600 meters.
The Spanish military established bases on the island in 1726, leading to conflicts with local tribes and the settlement of Christian populations along the coastline.
The Yakan people, descendants of early Papuan settlers who converted to Islam in the 14th century, maintain agricultural traditions in the elevated regions of the island.
Rubber production forms the primary economic activity, with local plantations processing the material before distribution to manufacturing facilities in Manila.
The island exhibits a radial drainage pattern with multiple short streams flowing from its central highlands, supporting diverse agricultural activities throughout its territory.
Location: Bangsamoro
Inception: December 27, 1973
Capital city: Lamitan
Shares border with: Sulu, Zamboanga City
Website: https://basilan.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 6.56667,122.03333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:33
Zamboanga Peninsula
147.2 km
Fort Pilar
37.6 km
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
246 km
Mount Malindang
255.1 km
Bud Dajo
124.4 km
Zamboanga City Hall
37.8 km
Pasonanca Natural Park
56.7 km
Panampangan Island
274.2 km
Isabela Cathedral
16.9 km
Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Stadium
38.5 km
Jolo Cathedral
127.8 km
Tamontaka Church
251.4 km
Zamboanga City Hall historical marker
37.8 km
Alindahaw Lakeview Resort
191.7 km
Pagadian Cathedral
209.1 km
Taluksangay Mosque historical marker
45.8 km
Zamboanga Beach historical marker
40.2 km
Immaculate Conception Church of Tamontaka historical marker
251.5 km
Fort Pilar historical marker
37.7 km
Monte Verde Resort
48.6 km
Kipit quincentennial historical marker
174.7 km
Farm of Jose Rizal historical marker
256.5 km
Poral Tibpuan Beach
223.4 km
Wasag Beach
237.2 km
Bank of the Philippine Islands Zamboanga historical marker
37.8 km
Port Sambulauan
184.7 km
Subanin quincentennial historical marker
38.2 km
Cawit quincentennial historical marker
43.9 kmReviews
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