Lantawan is a municipality in Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 25 barangays with a 2020 census population of 48,777. It is registered under PSGC code 1900703000 and uses ZIP code 7301. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Lantawan.
About Lantawan
Lantawan is a municipality 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 municipality is home to 25 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 48,777 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1900703000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7301.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Lantawan.
Location and Geography
Lantawan is located in Basilan within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 25 barangays.
Lantawan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Basilan, including Akbar, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad.
Festivals and Events in Lantawan
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Barangays in Lantawan
Lantawan is divided into 25 barangays under PSGC code 1900703000.
Travel Tips for Lantawan
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 Lantawan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Lantawan in the Philippine Administrative System
Lantawan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1900703000. 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), Lantawan 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 25 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Lantawan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Basilan in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
People Also Ask About Lantawan
What is Lantawan known for?
Lantawan is a municipality in Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Lantawan located?
Lantawan is located in Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1900703000.
How many barangays does Lantawan have?
Lantawan has 25 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Lantawan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Lantawan has a recorded population of 48,777.
What is the ZIP code of Lantawan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Lantawan is 7301.
What cities or municipalities are near Lantawan?
Nearby localities in Basilan include Akbar, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad.
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Administrative and geographic data for Lantawan 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 →