Al-Barka, officially the Municipality of Al-Barka (Tausūg: Lupah Al-Barka; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Al-Barka; ), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,318 people.

The municipality was established under Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 191, which was ratified through a plebiscite on May 22, 2006. It comprises 16 barangays that were formerly part of Tipo-Tipo.

Geography

Barangays

Al-Barka is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Al-Barka had a population of 30,318. The population density was .

Economy

Poverty Incidence of

References

External links

• Al-Barka Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index

• [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]