Tapul, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 7410 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tapul |
| Area (2013) | 89.17 km2 (34.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,799 |
| Density (2020) | 233 / km2 (604 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 42' North, 120° 53' East (5.7050, 120.8813) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.5 feet) |
Tapul is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 89.17 square kilometers or 34.43 square miles which constitutes 1.96% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,799. This represented 2.08% of the total population of Sulu province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 233 inhabitants per square kilometer or 604 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tapul 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alu-Kabingaan | 8.48% | 1,764 | 1,599 | 10.32% | 2.09% |
| Banting | 4.84% | 1,006 | 677 | 48.60% | 8.69% |
| Hawan | 5.97% | 1,241 | 1,135 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Kalang | 13.43% | 2,793 | 2,560 | 9.10% | 1.85% |
| Kamaunggi | 8.34% | 1,734 | 1,613 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
| Kanaway | 6.06% | 1,260 | 751 | 67.78% | 11.51% |
| Kanmangon | 4.85% | 1,009 | 934 | 8.03% | 1.64% |
| Kaumpang | 3.58% | 745 | 712 | 4.63% | 0.96% |
| Pagatpat | 5.52% | 1,149 | 1,034 | 11.12% | 2.24% |
| Pangdan | 9.32% | 1,938 | 1,708 | 13.47% | 2.69% |
| Puok | 6.45% | 1,341 | 1,196 | 12.12% | 2.44% |
| Sayli | 4.22% | 878 | 773 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Sumambat | 3.20% | 665 | 663 | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Tangkapaan | 7.54% | 1,568 | 1,261 | 24.35% | 4.69% |
| Tulakan | 8.21% | 1,708 | 1,581 | 8.03% | 1.64% |
| Tapul Total | 20,799 | 18,197 | 14.30% | 2.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tapul for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱56,550,816.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,885,903.00 | – |
| 2010 | 34,982,538.00 | 6.38% |
| 2011 | 37,868,837.00 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 36,687,735.00 | -3.12% |
| 2013 | 39,549,504.57 | 7.80% |
| 2014 | 44,790,273.00 | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 51,270,661.00 | 14.47% |
| 2016 | 56,550,816.00 | 10.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapul in the 2015 Census was 18,197 broken down into 3,157 households or an average of 5.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,105 | 1,762 | 5.73 | |
| 12,392 | 2,125 | 5.83 | |
| 14,881 | 2,117 | 7.03 | |
| 17,430 | 3,167 | 5.50 | |
| 16,370 | 2,916 | 5.61 | |
| 18,197 | 3,157 | 5.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapul is 5 to 9, with 2,763 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 294 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,424 | 13.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,763 | 15.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,682 | 14.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,788 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,336 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,302 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,109 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,343 | 7.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,183 | 6.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 882 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 444 | 2.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 242 | 1.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 181 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 109 | 0.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.14% |
| Total | 18,197 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapul grew from 7,440 in 1903 to 20,799 in 2020, an increase of 13,359 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.85%, or an increase of 2,602 people, from the previous population of 18,197 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,440 | – | |
| 7,358 | -0.07% | |
| 18,496 | 4.72% | |
| 16,601 | -1.10% | |
| 18,577 | 0.99% | |
| 20,694 | 1.06% | |
| 28,340 | 6.51% | |
| 23,472 | -3.70% | |
| 10,111 | -8.08% | |
| 12,392 | 3.88% | |
| 14,881 | 4.00% | |
| 17,430 | 2.20% | |
| 16,370 | -2.26% | |
| 18,197 | 2.03% | |
| 20,799 | 2.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tapul for the year 2019 was 7,562, broken down into 3,685 males and 3,877 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tapul is situated at approximately 5° 42' North, 120° 53' East, in the island of Tapul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.5 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 Tapul are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Lugus, Sulu, Siasi, Sulu, Pandami, Sulu, Parang, Sulu, Maimbung, Sulu, and Indanan, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 982.96 kilometers (610.78 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lugus, Sulu, 6.91 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Siasi, Sulu, 19.18 kilometers (11.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Pandami, Sulu, 20.00 kilometers (12.43 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Parang, Sulu, 23.17 kilometers (14.40 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Maimbung, Sulu, 29.87 kilometers (18.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Indanan, Sulu, 31.23 kilometers (19.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 163.66 kilometers (101.69 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 175.01 kilometers (108.75 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Zamboanga City, 187.31 kilometers (116.39 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 367.08 kilometers (228.09 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Cotabato City, 408.23 kilometers (253.66 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 410.44 kilometers (255.04 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
Distance from Manila: 982.96 kilometers (610.78 miles) to the North (N1°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.