Maimbung, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 7409 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Area (2013) | 77.50 km2 (29.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 59,597 |
| Density (2020) | 769 / km2 (1,992 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 56' North, 121° 2' East (5.9309, 121.0269) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.1 feet) |
Maimbung is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 77.50 square kilometers or 29.92 square miles which constitutes 1.70% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,597. This represented 5.96% of the total population of Sulu province, or 1.35% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 769 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,992 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maimbung has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anak Jati | 1.02% | 608 | 558 | 8.96% | 1.82% |
| Bato Ugis | 2.10% | 1,250 | 1,237 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Bualo Lahi | 1.03% | 613 | 525 | 16.76% | 3.32% |
| Bualo Lipid | 3.89% | 2,316 | 1,919 | 20.69% | 4.04% |
| Bulabog | 1.17% | 700 | 674 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Duhol Kabbon | 0.86% | 514 | 459 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Gulangan | 1.42% | 844 | 731 | 15.46% | 3.07% |
| Ipil | 1.42% | 845 | 692 | 22.11% | 4.29% |
| Kandang | 1.61% | 961 | 761 | 26.28% | 5.03% |
| Kapok-Punggol | 1.67% | 995 | 920 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Kulasi | 8.40% | 5,008 | 4,370 | 14.60% | 2.91% |
| Labah | 1.04% | 618 | 549 | 12.57% | 2.52% |
| Lagasan Asibih | 1.84% | 1,098 | 972 | 12.96% | 2.60% |
| Lantong | 2.27% | 1,350 | 1,095 | 23.29% | 4.51% |
| Lapa | 1.09% | 651 | 631 | 3.17% | 0.66% |
| Laud Kulasi | 5.69% | 3,392 | 2,711 | 25.12% | 4.83% |
| Laum Maimbung | 16.42% | 9,784 | 2,337 | 318.66% | 35.17% |
| Lower Tambaking | 0.85% | 505 | 416 | 21.39% | 4.17% |
| Lunggang | 1.09% | 652 | 595 | 9.58% | 1.94% |
| Matatal | 4.16% | 2,479 | 1,806 | 37.26% | 6.89% |
| Patao | 2.63% | 1,569 | 1,162 | 35.03% | 6.52% |
| Poblacion | 30.56% | 18,213 | 9,086 | 100.45% | 15.76% |
| Ratag Limbon | 1.58% | 944 | 854 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Tabu-Bato | 1.00% | 598 | 559 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Tandu Patong | 2.51% | 1,495 | 970 | 54.12% | 9.53% |
| Tubig-Samin | 1.80% | 1,074 | 859 | 25.03% | 4.81% |
| Upper Tambaking | 0.87% | 521 | 466 | 11.80% | 2.38% |
| Maimbung Total | 59,597 | 37,914 | 57.19% | 9.99% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maimbung for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱67,368,988.00.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,336,037.00 | – |
| 2010 | 47,908,846.39 | 5.67% |
| 2011 | 52,329,511.08 | 9.23% |
| 2012 | 50,811,319.12 | -2.90% |
| 2013 | 47,392,305.20 | -6.73% |
| 2014 | 53,930,816.22 | 13.80% |
| 2015 | 61,289,340.93 | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 67,368,988.00 | 9.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maimbung in the 2015 Census was 37,914 broken down into 6,480 households or an average of 5.85 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,251 | 3,174 | 5.44 | |
| 21,692 | 3,791 | 5.72 | |
| 24,982 | 3,920 | 6.37 | |
| 38,092 | 6,629 | 5.75 | |
| 28,445 | 5,013 | 5.67 | |
| 37,914 | 6,480 | 5.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maimbung is 1 to 4, with 5,610 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 81 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 871 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,610 | 14.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,530 | 14.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,544 | 11.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,659 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,992 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,638 | 6.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,708 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,722 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,301 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,629 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 956 | 2.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 640 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 381 | 1.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 362 | 0.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 184 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 106 | 0.28% |
| 80 and over | 81 | 0.21% |
| Total | 37,914 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maimbung grew from 1,070 in 1903 to 59,597 in 2020, an increase of 58,527 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 9.99%, or an increase of 21,683 people, from the previous population of 37,914 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | – | |
| 7,339 | 12.93% | |
| 11,228 | 2.15% | |
| 12,456 | 1.07% | |
| 14,302 | 1.22% | |
| 15,557 | 0.83% | |
| 17,166 | 1.99% | |
| 20,080 | 3.18% | |
| 17,251 | -1.51% | |
| 21,692 | 4.38% | |
| 24,982 | 3.07% | |
| 38,092 | 5.99% | |
| 28,445 | -10.08% | |
| 37,914 | 5.62% | |
| 59,597 | 9.99% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maimbung for the year 2019 was 27,704, broken down into 13,251 males and 14,453 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maimbung is situated at approximately 5° 56' North, 121° 2' East, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.1 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 Maimbung are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Indanan, Sulu, Talipao, Sulu, Parang, Sulu, Jolo, Sulu, Pata, Sulu, and Panglima Estino, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 957.61 kilometers (595.03 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Indanan, Sulu, 7.42 kilometers (4.61 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Talipao, Sulu, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Parang, Sulu, 13.33 kilometers (8.28 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Jolo, Sulu, 13.63 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Pata, Sulu, 16.40 kilometers (10.19 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Panglima Estino, Sulu, 19.13 kilometers (11.89 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 135.09 kilometers (83.94 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 147.48 kilometers (91.64 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Zamboanga City, 158.31 kilometers (98.37 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 338.81 kilometers (210.53 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 382.20 kilometers (237.49 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Cotabato City, 383.67 kilometers (238.40 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
Distance from Manila: 957.61 kilometers (595.03 miles) to the North (N0°W)
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.