Simunul, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 7505 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Area (2013) | 167.25 km2 (64.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,245 |
| Density (2020) | 205 / km2 (530 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 4° 55' North, 119° 47' East (4.9175, 119.7894) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.9 meters (6.3 feet) |
Simunul is a coastal municipality in the island province of Tawi-Tawi.
The municipality has a land area of 167.25 square kilometers or 64.58 square miles which constitutes 4.61% of Tawi-Tawi's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,245. 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 205 inhabitants per square kilometer or 530 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Simunul has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagid | 2.34% | 801 | 762 | 5.12% | 1.06% |
| Bakong | 8.93% | 3,058 | 2,707 | 12.97% | 2.60% |
| Doh-Tong | 5.18% | 1,775 | 1,596 | 11.22% | 2.26% |
| Luuk Datan | 6.06% | 2,075 | 2,037 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Manuk Mangkaw | 11.10% | 3,802 | 3,642 | 4.39% | 0.91% |
| Maruwa | 3.06% | 1,049 | 938 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Mongkay | 6.02% | 2,062 | 1,890 | 9.10% | 1.85% |
| Pagasinan | 3.85% | 1,319 | 1,163 | 13.41% | 2.68% |
| Panglima Mastul | 5.41% | 1,851 | 1,650 | 12.18% | 2.45% |
| Sukah-Bulan | 5.18% | 1,774 | 1,525 | 16.33% | 3.23% |
| Tampakan | 8.04% | 2,754 | 2,453 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Timundon | 14.02% | 4,802 | 4,551 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| Tonggosong | 4.46% | 1,528 | 1,321 | 15.67% | 3.11% |
| Tubig Indangan | 11.03% | 3,777 | 3,463 | 9.07% | 1.84% |
| Ubol | 5.31% | 1,818 | 1,525 | 19.21% | 3.77% |
| Simunul Total | 34,245 | 31,223 | 9.68% | 1.96% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Simunul for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,723,132.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,565,903.80 | – |
| 2010 | 57,172,970.48 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 61,811,440.20 | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 59,970,455.00 | -2.98% |
| 2013 | 62,639,848.00 | 4.45% |
| 2014 | 71,050,613.05 | 13.43% |
| 2015 | 81,308,097.50 | 14.44% |
| 2016 | 89,723,132.20 | 10.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Simunul in the 2015 Census was 31,223 broken down into 5,475 households or an average of 5.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,491 | 4,479 | 5.91 | |
| 29,254 | 5,229 | 5.59 | |
| 31,962 | 4,910 | 6.51 | |
| 38,239 | 5,891 | 6.49 | |
| 34,538 | 5,678 | 6.08 | |
| 31,223 | 5,475 | 5.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Simunul is 5 to 9, with 3,626 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 99 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 477 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,981 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,626 | 11.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,485 | 11.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,547 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,996 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,607 | 8.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,158 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,274 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,939 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,632 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,169 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 888 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 584 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 407 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 215 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 139 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 99 | 0.32% |
| Total | 31,223 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Simunul grew from 1,440 in 1903 to 34,245 in 2020, an increase of 32,805 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.96%, or an increase of 3,022 people, from the previous population of 31,223 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | – | |
| 5,818 | 9.22% | |
| 4,980 | -0.77% | |
| 5,413 | 0.86% | |
| 8,724 | 4.29% | |
| 12,135 | 3.28% | |
| 20,218 | 10.79% | |
| 26,816 | 5.81% | |
| 26,491 | -0.12% | |
| 29,254 | 1.88% | |
| 31,962 | 1.92% | |
| 38,239 | 2.50% | |
| 34,538 | -3.64% | |
| 31,223 | -1.90% | |
| 34,245 | 1.96% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Simunul for the year 2019 was 13,900, broken down into 7,016 males and 6,884 females.
Location
The municipal center of Simunul is situated at approximately 4° 55' North, 119° 47' East, in the island of Simunul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.9 meters or 6.3 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 Simunul are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Puerto Princesa, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, and Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi. Its distance from the national capital is 1,077.56 kilometers (669.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, 12.36 kilometers (7.68 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, 19.85 kilometers (12.33 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi, 37.95 kilometers (23.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, 49.93 kilometers (31.02 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, 52.65 kilometers (32.72 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi, 56.59 kilometers (35.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 311.87 kilometers (193.78 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 323.77 kilometers (201.18 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Zamboanga City, 334.94 kilometers (208.12 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 515.57 kilometers (320.36 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Puerto Princesa, 545.55 kilometers (338.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Cotabato City, 554.94 kilometers (344.82 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,077.56 kilometers (669.57 miles) to the North (N7°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.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.