The GOP-UNDP-EC Assistance Programme for the IDP Families and Communities in the ARMM Island Provinces

Barangay Profile: Barangay Langaray, Sumisip, Basilan

Physical Characteristics                               

Langaray is under the Barangy Manaul. It is a coastal area face to Tinusa Island.

t is 85 miles away from the municipal town. 

Socio- Demographic Data 

Barangay Manaul has 2,743 total number of population. Sotio Langaray alone has 1,371 individuals. Langaray has 68 identified IDP families.

60% of the total population comprises of Yakan and 38 % are Sama tribe. 

Human Development Sector 

Classification of skilled Community members 

Tailors--                       21

Carpentry --                 19

Access to Information 

The Barangay Captain is Hji. Naser, with contact number 09219847765 

Sanitary Facilities and Ownership 

 No built-in comfort room. They just go to the sea shore for toilet needs 

Access to Water Supply 

They have hose connected from deep well. 

Common Occurring Illnesses 

Cough and Malaria are common in this area 

Health Facilities & Health Workers 

There is no health center in the barangay. 

 Economic Development Sector 

 Farming and fishing is the main livelihood of the people.

Houses are made of nipa, wood and also there are concrete houses. 

Infrastructure Facilities

 There is elementary school and madrasa.