Basilisa is a municipality in Dinagat Islands, Caraga, made up of 27 barangays with a 2020 census population of 27,238. It is registered under PSGC code 1608501000 and uses ZIP code 8413. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Basilisa.
About Basilisa
Basilisa is a municipality in the province of Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 27 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 27,238 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1608501000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 8413.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Basilisa.
Location and Geography
Basilisa is located in Dinagat Islands within the Caraga of the Philippines. The municipality includes 27 barangays.
Basilisa sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Dinagat Islands, including Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto.
Festivals and Events in Basilisa
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Barangays in Basilisa
Basilisa is divided into 27 barangays under PSGC code 1608501000.
Travel Tips for Basilisa
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 Basilisa.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Basilisa in the Philippine Administrative System
Basilisa is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1608501000. 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), Basilisa 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 27 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Basilisa is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Dinagat Islands in Caraga.
People Also Ask About Basilisa
What is Basilisa known for?
Basilisa is a municipality in Dinagat Islands, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Basilisa located?
Basilisa is located in Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1608501000.
How many barangays does Basilisa have?
Basilisa has 27 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Basilisa?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Basilisa has a recorded population of 27,238.
What is the ZIP code of Basilisa?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Basilisa is 8413.
What cities or municipalities are near Basilisa?
Nearby localities in Dinagat Islands include Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto.
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Administrative and geographic data for Basilisa 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 →