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Basilan
Facts
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Region: 9
Capital: Isabela
Land Area: 1372.2 sq.km.
Number of Towns: 7
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1. Isabela
2. Lamitan
3. Lantawan
4. Maluso
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5. Sumisip
6. Tipo-tipo
7. Tuburan
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Churches and Religious Shrines |
Chapel of Peace, Calvario Peak – An excellent site for photo enthusiasts. Perched 400 meters above sea level and 15 minutes from the town proper.
Santa Isabel Cathedral,Isabela – A cathedral of modern design, named in honor of the patron saint of Isabela.
Karum Purnah Mosque, Isabela – An old and imposing mosque, the sight of which greets visitors on board ferries as they sail the channel into Isabela.
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Historical Sites |
Kalun's Shrine, Lamitan – Built as a tribute to a famous Yakan leader.
Museum of Lamitan, Lamitan – Showcases the color and highlights of the Lami-lamihan festival. It also serves as the information center for the development of this town.
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Major Attractions |
Kumalarang River – It boasts of its 14-meter high waterfall, a proposed site for a hydroelectric plant.
Tabiawan and Busay Waterfalls – Found in Isabela, a good site for picnics and bathing.
Balagtasan Waterfalls – The biggest waterfall where the Basilian mini-hydro power plant is situated.
Sumagdang Beach – A natural resort for swimming. They have coconut plantations, mini rice fields and fishponds. It is 4 kilometers away from Isabela town proper and accessible by bus, jeepney or tricycle.
Malamawi Island – The main natural attraction of Basilan. Here, a lighthouse guides ships and vintas to the channel. Here can also be found the traditional final resting places of the nomad sea-faring Badjaos and Samal-Luans-Banguingui. It also boasts of the only lake in the province with wild ducks. Also found in Malamawi is the Panigayan fishing village where spearfishing is recommended.
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