Tandubas, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 7502 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Area (2013) | 552.05 km2 (213.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,316 |
| Density (2020) | 62 / km2 (161 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 8' North, 120° 21' East (5.1355, 120.3470) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.0 meters (0.0 feet) |
Tandubas is a coastal municipality in the island province of Tawi-Tawi.
The municipality has a land area of 552.05 square kilometers or 213.15 square miles which constitutes 15.22% of Tawi-Tawi's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,316. This represented 7.79% 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 62 inhabitants per square kilometer or 161 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tandubas has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baliungan | 5.12% | 1,756 | 1,319 | 33.13% | 6.21% |
| Ballak | 2.61% | 894 | 754 | 18.57% | 3.65% |
| Butun | 5.18% | 1,778 | 1,601 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Himbah | 8.92% | 3,060 | 2,743 | 11.56% | 2.33% |
| Kakoong | 5.90% | 2,024 | 1,847 | 9.58% | 1.94% |
| Kalang-kalang | 2.35% | 806 | 670 | 20.30% | 3.97% |
| Kepeng | 4.39% | 1,507 | 1,243 | 21.24% | 4.14% |
| Lahay-lahay | 2.60% | 893 | 781 | 14.34% | 2.86% |
| Naungan | 3.76% | 1,291 | 977 | 32.14% | 6.04% |
| Salamat | 2.56% | 880 | 794 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Sallangan | 6.13% | 2,105 | 1,593 | 32.14% | 6.04% |
| Sapa | 7.56% | 2,593 | 2,197 | 18.02% | 3.55% |
| Sibakloon | 3.77% | 1,295 | 1,054 | 22.87% | 4.43% |
| Silantup | 10.95% | 3,756 | 3,244 | 15.78% | 3.13% |
| Tandubato | 4.79% | 1,643 | 1,362 | 20.63% | 4.03% |
| Tangngah | 6.24% | 2,140 | 1,991 | 7.48% | 1.53% |
| Tapian | 4.37% | 1,501 | 1,298 | 15.64% | 3.11% |
| Tapian Sukah | 4.08% | 1,399 | 1,163 | 20.29% | 3.97% |
| Taruk | 3.27% | 1,121 | 987 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Tongbangkaw | 5.46% | 1,874 | 1,772 | 5.76% | 1.18% |
| Tandubas Total | 34,316 | 29,390 | 16.76% | 3.32% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tandubas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱127,365,178.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 77,743,984.00 | – |
| 2010 | 80,683,013.57 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 87,512,482.37 | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 85,511,685.98 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 103,692,250.49 | 21.26% |
| 2014 | 101,019,525.05 | -2.58% |
| 2015 | 115,809,852.12 | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 127,365,178.97 | 9.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tandubas in the 2015 Census was 29,390 broken down into 4,906 households or an average of 5.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,505 | 3,615 | 5.40 | |
| 20,642 | 3,072 | 6.72 | |
| 24,900 | 3,935 | 6.33 | |
| 33,037 | 5,501 | 6.01 | |
| 27,748 | 4,635 | 5.99 | |
| 29,390 | 4,906 | 5.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tandubas is 5 to 9, with 4,331 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 92 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 676 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,351 | 11.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,331 | 14.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,750 | 12.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,170 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,635 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,330 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,085 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,960 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,335 | 4.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,132 | 3.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 918 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 616 | 2.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 465 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 278 | 0.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 163 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 92 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 103 | 0.35% |
| Total | 29,390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tandubas grew from 3,510 in 1903 to 34,316 in 2020, an increase of 30,806 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.32%, or an increase of 4,926 people, from the previous population of 29,390 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,510 | – | |
| 9,080 | 6.19% | |
| 11,342 | 1.12% | |
| 15,089 | 2.97% | |
| 20,038 | 2.53% | |
| 27,069 | 2.99% | |
| 37,421 | 6.71% | |
| 19,968 | -11.80% | |
| 19,505 | -0.23% | |
| 20,646 | 1.07% | |
| 24,900 | 4.10% | |
| 33,037 | 3.98% | |
| 27,748 | -6.15% | |
| 29,390 | 1.10% | |
| 34,316 | 3.32% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tandubas for the year 2019 was 12,299, broken down into 6,306 males and 5,993 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tandubas is situated at approximately 5° 8' North, 120° 21' East, in the island of Tandubas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.0 meters or 0.0 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 Tandubas are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi, South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, and Simunul, Tawi-Tawi. Its distance from the national capital is 1,048.12 kilometers (651.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi, 9.64 kilometers (5.99 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi, 17.47 kilometers (10.85 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, 33.13 kilometers (20.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, 51.72 kilometers (32.14 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, 64.83 kilometers (40.28 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, 66.04 kilometers (41.04 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 249.97 kilometers (155.33 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 260.66 kilometers (161.97 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Zamboanga City, 273.75 kilometers (170.10 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 453.04 kilometers (281.50 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Cotabato City, 489.35 kilometers (304.07 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 496.35 kilometers (308.42 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,048.12 kilometers (651.27 miles) to the North (N4°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.