Pangutaran, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 7414 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Pangutaran |
| Area (2013) | 611.66 km2 (236.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,374 |
| Density (2020) | 59 / km2 (154 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 18' North, 120° 35' East (6.3001, 120.5837) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.1 feet) |
Pangutaran is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 611.66 square kilometers or 236.16 square miles which constitutes 13.45% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,374. This represented 3.64% of the total population of Sulu province, or 0.83% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 59 inhabitants per square kilometer or 154 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pangutaran 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alu Bunah | 2.31% | 840 | 770 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Bangkilay | 6.06% | 2,204 | 1,510 | 45.96% | 8.29% |
| Kawitan | 6.22% | 2,262 | 2,031 | 11.37% | 2.29% |
| Kehi Niog | 5.27% | 1,918 | 1,886 | 1.70% | 0.35% |
| Lantong Babag | 5.55% | 2,020 | 1,846 | 9.43% | 1.91% |
| Lumah Dapdap | 7.76% | 2,823 | 2,617 | 7.87% | 1.61% |
| Pandan Niog | 11.06% | 4,024 | 2,800 | 43.71% | 7.93% |
| Panducan | 7.09% | 2,579 | 2,341 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
| Panitikan | 5.38% | 1,956 | 1,487 | 31.54% | 5.94% |
| Patutol | 3.41% | 1,240 | 1,111 | 11.61% | 2.34% |
| Se-ipang | 4.05% | 1,473 | 1,301 | 13.22% | 2.65% |
| Simbahan | 15.49% | 5,636 | 4,871 | 15.71% | 3.12% |
| Suang Bunah | 4.26% | 1,551 | 1,364 | 13.71% | 2.74% |
| Tonggasang | 3.60% | 1,309 | 1,187 | 10.28% | 2.08% |
| Tubig Nonok | 4.96% | 1,805 | 1,572 | 14.82% | 2.95% |
| Tubig Sallang | 7.52% | 2,734 | 1,919 | 42.47% | 7.73% |
| Pangutaran Total | 36,374 | 30,613 | 18.82% | 3.70% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pangutaran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱93,127,122.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,846,264.81 | – |
| 2010 | 57,060,156.64 | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 61,976,032.34 | 8.62% |
| 2012 | 60,217,803.66 | -2.84% |
| 2013 | 65,223,808.23 | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 73,978,473.21 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 84,618,970.17 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 93,127,122.48 | 10.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pangutaran in the 2015 Census was 30,613 broken down into 5,589 households or an average of 5.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,110 | 3,229 | 5.30 | |
| 22,772 | 4,235 | 5.38 | |
| 26,211 | 4,643 | 5.65 | |
| 29,571 | 5,357 | 5.52 | |
| 28,461 | 5,206 | 5.47 | |
| 30,613 | 5,589 | 5.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pangutaran is 5 to 9, with 4,729 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 630 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,567 | 14.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,729 | 15.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,111 | 13.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,987 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,220 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,329 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,206 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,241 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,623 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,196 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 707 | 2.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 450 | 1.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 282 | 0.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 164 | 0.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 101 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 0.14% |
| Total | 30,613 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pangutaran grew from 1,201 in 1903 to 36,374 in 2020, an increase of 35,173 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.70%, or an increase of 5,761 people, from the previous population of 30,613 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,201 | – | |
| 2,982 | 5.91% | |
| 7,442 | 4.68% | |
| 8,536 | 1.42% | |
| 10,235 | 1.61% | |
| 16,172 | 4.58% | |
| 17,823 | 1.97% | |
| 19,311 | 1.62% | |
| 17,122 | -1.20% | |
| 22,846 | 5.55% | |
| 26,211 | 2.99% | |
| 29,571 | 1.68% | |
| 28,461 | -1.38% | |
| 30,613 | 1.40% | |
| 36,374 | 3.70% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pangutaran for the year 2019 was 17,826, broken down into 8,688 males and 9,138 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pangutaran is situated at approximately 6° 18' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Pangutaran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.1 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 Pangutaran are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu, Jolo, Sulu, Parang, Sulu, Indanan, Sulu, Patikul, Sulu, and Maimbung, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 917.88 kilometers (570.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu, 47.24 kilometers (29.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Jolo, Sulu, 53.72 kilometers (33.38 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Parang, Sulu, 55.91 kilometers (34.74 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Indanan, Sulu, 56.19 kilometers (34.92 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Patikul, Sulu, 62.38 kilometers (38.76 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Maimbung, Sulu, 63.59 kilometers (39.51 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 159.81 kilometers (99.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 177.03 kilometers (110.00 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Zamboanga City, 178.00 kilometers (110.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 357.34 kilometers (222.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 395.53 kilometers (245.77 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 400.26 kilometers (248.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
Distance from Manila: 917.88 kilometers (570.34 miles) to the North (N3°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
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.