Lugus, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 7411 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Area (2013) | 133.04 km2 (51.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,043 |
| Density (2020) | 218 / km2 (565 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 42' North, 120° 49' East (5.7029, 120.8193) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Lugus is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 133.04 square kilometers or 51.37 square miles which constitutes 2.93% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,043. This represented 2.90% of the total population of Sulu province, or 0.66% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 218 inhabitants per square kilometer or 565 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lugus has 17 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 Bus-Bus | 10.16% | 2,950 | 2,946 | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Alu-Duyong | 15.39% | 4,469 | 3,683 | 21.34% | 4.16% |
| Bas Lugus | 3.39% | 984 | 829 | 18.70% | 3.67% |
| Gapas Rugasan | 9.43% | 2,739 | 1,060 | 158.40% | 22.12% |
| Gapas Tubig Tuwak | 3.08% | 895 | 894 | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Huwit-huwit Bas Nonok | 2.24% | 650 | 648 | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Huwit-huwit Proper | 2.08% | 605 | 531 | 13.94% | 2.78% |
| Kutah Parang | 3.05% | 885 | 880 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Laha | 4.97% | 1,442 | 1,144 | 26.05% | 4.99% |
| Larap | 2.09% | 608 | 544 | 11.76% | 2.37% |
| Lugus Proper | 2.51% | 730 | 604 | 20.86% | 4.07% |
| Mangkallay | 5.35% | 1,555 | 1,552 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Mantan | 3.53% | 1,024 | 927 | 10.46% | 2.12% |
| Pait | 6.19% | 1,798 | 1,681 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| Parian Kayawan | 17.84% | 5,182 | 1,584 | 227.15% | 28.34% |
| Sibul | 4.51% | 1,310 | 1,306 | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Tingkangan | 4.19% | 1,217 | 1,084 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Lugus Total | 29,043 | 21,897 | 32.63% | 6.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lugus for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱55,726,384.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 25,019,402.80 | – |
| 2010 | 35,397,721.01 | 41.48% |
| 2011 | 38,074,996.54 | 7.56% |
| 2012 | 37,345,706.93 | -1.92% |
| 2013 | 39,126,957.23 | 4.77% |
| 2014 | 44,497,894.36 | 13.73% |
| 2015 | 50,529,418.26 | 13.55% |
| 2016 | 55,726,384.00 | 10.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lugus in the 2015 Census was 21,897 broken down into 3,935 households or an average of 5.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,907 | 2,450 | 6.08 | |
| 16,330 | 2,517 | 6.49 | |
| 18,839 | 2,907 | 6.48 | |
| 21,650 | 3,872 | 5.59 | |
| 19,839 | 3,652 | 5.43 | |
| 21,897 | 3,935 | 5.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lugus is 5 to 9, with 3,130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 557 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,040 | 13.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,130 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,618 | 11.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,310 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,789 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,648 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,524 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,647 | 7.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,189 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 951 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 636 | 2.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 351 | 1.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 201 | 0.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 131 | 0.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 87 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 55 | 0.25% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 0.15% |
| Total | 21,897 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lugus grew from 14,907 in 1990 to 29,043 in 2020, an increase of 14,136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.12%, or an increase of 7,146 people, from the previous population of 21,897 in 2015.
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| 14,907 | – | |
| 16,330 | 1.72% | |
| 18,839 | 3.11% | |
| 21,650 | 1.94% | |
| 19,839 | -3.13% | |
| 21,897 | 1.90% | |
| 29,043 | 6.12% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lugus for the year 2019 was 15,346, broken down into 8,122 males and 7,224 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lugus is situated at approximately 5° 42' North, 120° 49' East, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 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 Lugus are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tapul, Sulu, Siasi, Sulu, Pandami, Sulu, Parang, Sulu, Maimbung, Sulu, and Indanan, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 983.23 kilometers (610.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tapul, Sulu, 6.91 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Siasi, Sulu, 17.53 kilometers (10.90 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Pandami, Sulu, 17.87 kilometers (11.11 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Parang, Sulu, 25.12 kilometers (15.61 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Maimbung, Sulu, 34.18 kilometers (21.24 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Indanan, Sulu, 34.20 kilometers (21.25 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 168.93 kilometers (104.97 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 180.68 kilometers (112.27 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Zamboanga City, 192.37 kilometers (119.53 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 372.52 kilometers (231.47 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Cotabato City, 414.61 kilometers (257.62 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 415.90 kilometers (258.43 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
Distance from Manila: 983.23 kilometers (610.95 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.