Sibutu, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibutu |
| Area (2013) | 56.54 km2 (21.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,243 |
| Density (2020) | 606 / km2 (1,569 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 4° 51' North, 119° 27' East (4.8452, 119.4553) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Sibutu is a coastal municipality in the island province of Tawi-Tawi.
The municipality has a land area of 56.54 square kilometers or 21.83 square miles which constitutes 1.56% of Tawi-Tawi's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,243. This represented 7.78% of the total population of Tawi-Tawi province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 606 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,569 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sibutu has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulong Sapal | 5.88% | 2,015 | 1,739 | 15.87% | 3.15% |
| Datu Amilhamja Jaafar | 4.50% | 1,540 | 1,372 | 12.24% | 2.46% |
| Hadji Imam Bidin | 3.96% | 1,356 | 1,158 | 17.10% | 3.38% |
| Hadji Mohtar Sulayman | 6.70% | 2,295 | 2,058 | 11.52% | 2.32% |
| Hadji Taha | 5.35% | 1,832 | 1,549 | 18.27% | 3.60% |
| Imam Hadji Mohammad | 5.12% | 1,752 | 1,524 | 14.96% | 2.98% |
| Ligayan | 7.35% | 2,517 | 1,964 | 28.16% | 5.36% |
| Nunukan | 7.10% | 2,431 | 2,124 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Sheik Makdum | 9.01% | 3,084 | 2,749 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Sibutu | 3.23% | 1,105 | 919 | 20.24% | 3.96% |
| Talisay | 5.36% | 1,836 | 1,630 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Tandu Banak | 8.00% | 2,739 | 2,509 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Taungoh | 9.74% | 3,334 | 3,050 | 9.31% | 1.89% |
| Tongehat | 4.99% | 1,708 | 1,559 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Tongsibalo | 6.74% | 2,308 | 2,216 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Ungus-ungus | 6.98% | 2,391 | 2,267 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Sibutu Total | 34,243 | 30,387 | 12.69% | 2.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sibutu for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,642,701.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,898,198.00 | – |
| 2010 | 46,809,897.18 | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 50,725,463.00 | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 49,364,008.56 | -2.68% |
| 2013 | 47,778,084.72 | -3.21% |
| 2014 | 54,145,080.40 | 13.33% |
| 2015 | 62,113,422.00 | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 68,642,701.33 | 10.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sibutu in the 2015 Census was 30,387 broken down into 4,993 households or an average of 6.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 35,377 | 5,526 | 6.40 | |
| 28,532 | 4,727 | 6.04 | |
| 30,387 | 4,993 | 6.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sibutu is 5 to 9, with 3,966 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 64 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 751 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,092 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,966 | 13.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,462 | 11.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,241 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,053 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,663 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,049 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,116 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,624 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,374 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 994 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 807 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 471 | 1.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 386 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 191 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 83 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 64 | 0.21% |
| Total | 30,387 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sibutu fell from 35,377 in 2007 to 34,243 in 2020, a decrease of 1,134 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.55%, or an increase of 3,856 people, from the previous population of 30,387 in 2015.
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| 35,377 | – | |
| 28,532 | -7.53% | |
| 30,387 | 1.21% | |
| 34,243 | 2.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sibutu for the year 2019 was 16,601, broken down into 8,445 males and 8,156 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sibutu is situated at approximately 4° 51' North, 119° 27' East, in the island of Sibutu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sibutu are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Puerto Princesa, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, and Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi. Its distance from the national capital is 1,091.34 kilometers (678.13 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, 21.03 kilometers (13.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, 37.95 kilometers (23.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, 40.59 kilometers (25.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, 53.82 kilometers (33.44 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, 83.45 kilometers (51.85 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi, 94.43 kilometers (58.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 346.41 kilometers (215.25 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 359.01 kilometers (223.08 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Zamboanga City, 369.01 kilometers (229.29 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Puerto Princesa, 547.71 kilometers (340.33 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 550.14 kilometers (341.84 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Cotabato City, 591.83 kilometers (367.75 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,091.34 kilometers (678.13 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance