Akbar, officially the Municipality of Akbar (Tausūg: Lupah Akbar; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Akbar; Tagalog: Bayan ng Akbar), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,911 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.
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History
Akbar was established pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 193, enacted on December 20, 2005.
It is composed of 9 barangays that were formerly part of Tuburan, including one island barangay. It has an area of 38.76 square kilometres (14.97 sq mi).
The place is named after Imam Akbar Marani, a known Islamic preacher/propagator and descendant of Kuddarat, who landed in Taguime (now part of the municipality of Moh’d Ajul) in 17th century and later migrated to central Mindanao. In his later years, Imam Akbar relocated from Sinangkapan, Akbar, to Lantawan based in Kanibungan and he was buried there.
Geography
Barangays
Akbar is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Akbar had a population of 27,911. The population density was 720 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,900/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Akbar