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Isabela City Local Directory

City of Isabela is a 3rd-class Component City in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 151,297 residents.

PSGC 0990101000 ZIP 7300
0 Barangays
151,297 Population
1 Attractions
0 Restaurants
3 Businesses
Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Basilan Isabela City
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Isabela City is a independent component city in Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 0 barangays with a 2020 census population of 151,297. It is registered under PSGC code 0990101000 and uses ZIP code 7300. This directory documents 1 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 3 verified businesses in Isabela City.

About Isabela City

Isabela City is a city in the province of Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.

The independent component city is home to 0 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 151,297 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0990101000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7300.

Visitors and residents can explore 1 attractions including 1 beaches, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 1 festivals, 0 local dishes, and other places throughout Isabela City.

azifind also lists 3 verified businesses based in Isabela City, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.

Geographic Facts

Key administrative and demographic data for Isabela City.

Independent component city Classification
Basilan Province
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Region
151,297 Population
0 Barangays
7300 Postal Code

Location and Geography

Isabela City is located in Basilan within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The independent component city includes 0 barangays.

Isabela City has documented coastal areas, with 1 beach recorded in this directory. Coastal barangays support activities such as fishing, beach tourism, and marine recreation.

Isabela City sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Basilan, including Akbar, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad.

Best Places to Visit in Isabela City

Isabela City has 1 documented attractions in this directory, including 1 recorded beach. The listings below span natural landmarks, heritage sites, and points of interest across the independent component city's 0 barangays in Basilan, with a full index linked at the end of the section.

Beach

Malamawi White Beach

Isabela City, Basilan

A breathtaking, long stretch of powdery, brilliant white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters on Malamawi Island.

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Things to Do in Isabela City

5 activities recorded in Isabela City.

Festivals and Events in Isabela City

1 recorded festivals and events in Isabela City.

Cultural April

Cocowayan Festival

Celebrates the rich cultural mix of Baselanos and a thanksgiving for the coconut (coco) and bamboo (wayan) industries.

Barangays in Isabela City

Isabela City is divided into 0 barangays under PSGC code 0990101000.

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Businesses & Services in Isabela City

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms based in Isabela City, Basilan, searchable by category.

3 Businesses Listed

Travel Tips for Isabela City

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Isabela City.

Getting Around

Consider traffic conditions when moving between districts and nearby cities.

What to Explore

Isabela City has 1 documented attractions, including coastal spots. Browse the places section above for the full list.

Coastal Note

For coastal activities, check local weather and sea conditions before heading out.

Isabela City in the Philippine Administrative System

Isabela City is classified as a independent component city under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0990101000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.

As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Isabela City is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 0 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.

Isabela City is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Basilan in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

People Also Ask About Isabela City

What is Isabela City known for?

Isabela City is a independent component city in Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is documented with 1 attractions, 1 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 3 verified businesses in this directory.

Where is Isabela City located?

Isabela City is located in Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0990101000.

How many barangays does Isabela City have?

Isabela City has 0 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.

What are the best places to visit in Isabela City?

Notable attractions include Malamawi White Beach. Browse the places section for all 1 listings.

What is the population of Isabela City?

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Isabela City has a recorded population of 151,297.

What is the ZIP code of Isabela City?

The PhilPost ZIP code of Isabela City is 7300.

What cities or municipalities are near Isabela City?

Nearby localities in Basilan include Akbar, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad.

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Administrative and geographic data for Isabela City follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →