Hadji Mohammad Ajul, officially the Municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul (Tausūg: Lupah Hadji Mohammad Ajul; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Hadji Mohammad Ajul; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hadji Mohammad Ajul), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,625 people.[3]

Hadji Mohammad Ajul
حدجي محمد اجول
Municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul
Flag of Hadji Mohammad Ajul
Official seal of Hadji Mohammad Ajul
Map of Basilan with Hadji Mohammad Ajul highlighted
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Hadji Mohammad Ajul is located in Philippines
Hadji Mohammad Ajul
Hadji Mohammad Ajul
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°37′N 122°18′E / 6.62°N 122.3°E / 6.62; 122.3
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceBasilan
District Lone district
FoundedMay 22, 2006
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorTalib G. Pawaki
 • Vice MayorJaimar S. Totoh
 • RepresentativeMujiv S. Hataman
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate12,347 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
41.02 km2 (15.84 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation
1,041 m (3,415 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
24,625
 • Density600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
 • Households
3,818
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
68.52
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 90.37 million (2020), 0.05 million (2014), 3.82 million (2015), 2.963 million (2016), 6.566 million (2017), 3.58 million (2018), 1.503 million (2019), 89.43 million (2021), 133.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 4.374 million (2020), 4.743 million (2013), 2.5 million (2014), 0.01032 million (2015), 3.208 million (2016), 2.306 million (2017), 2.221 million (2018), 0.3333 million (2019), 18.17 million (2021), 57.43 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 87.79 million (2020), 0.05 million (2014), 3.692 million (2015), 2.963 million (2016), 6.51 million (2017), 3.633 million (2018), 1.188 million (2019), 78.7 million (2021), 120.2 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 1.456 million (2020), 4.743 million (2013), 2.49 million (2014), 0 million (2015, 2016, 2019), 2.239 million (2017), 2.207 million (2018), 4.525 million (2021), 30.78 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBasilan Electric Cooperative (BASELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7306
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)62
Native languagesYakan
Chavacano
Tagalog

It was created by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 192,[5] ratified by plebiscite on May 22, 2006. It is composed of 11 barangays that were formerly part of Tuburan.

Geography

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Barangays

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Hadji Mohammad Ajul is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
150710001 Basakan 4.2% 1,037 1,035 0.02%
150710002 Buton 11.9% 2,927 2,460 1.75%
150710003 Candiis 7.4% 1,813 1,330 3.15%
150710004 Langil 6.5% 1,599 1,245 2.53%
150710005 Langong 4.7% 1,165 1,084 0.72%
150710006 Languyan 4.7% 1,156 1,043 1.03%
150710007 Pintasan 5.7% 1,395 1,084 2.55%
150710008 Seronggon 6.5% 1,596 1,409 1.25%
150710009 Sibago 7.3% 1,789 1,301 3.24%
150710010 Sulutan Matangal 6.3% 1,548 1,171 2.83%
150710011 Tuburan Proper (Poblacion) 13.3% 3,282 2,800 1.60%
Total 24,625 15,962 4.43%

Climate

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Climate data for Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 27
(81)
27
(81)
27
(81)
27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
27
(81)
27
(81)
28
(82)
28
(82)
27
(81)
27
(81)
27
(81)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 106
(4.2)
77
(3.0)
91
(3.6)
104
(4.1)
236
(9.3)
321
(12.6)
325
(12.8)
306
(12.0)
227
(8.9)
271
(10.7)
204
(8.0)
115
(4.5)
2,383
(93.7)
Average rainy days 15.3 13.8 17.7 15.5 23.1 24.5 24.3 24.6 21.1 22.9 20.1 16.6 239.5
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[8]

Demographics

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Population census of Hadji Mohammad Ajul
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 26,132—    
2010 15,962−16.42%
2015 19,307+3.69%
2020 24,625+4.90%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Hadji Mohammad Ajul had a population of 24,625.[3] The population density was 600 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty Incidence of Hadji Mohammad Ajul

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2006
48.30
2009
30.53
2012
45.53
2015
56.06
2018
81.63
2021
68.52

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 192; An Act Creating the Municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul in the Province of Basilan and for Other Purposes" (PDF). Regional Legislative Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Municipal: Hadji Mohammad Ajul". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of Basilan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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