Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Area (2013) | 434.24 km2 (167.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 79,564 |
| Density (2020) | 183 / km2 (475 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 5' North, 121° 6' East (6.0886, 121.1070) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (27.0 feet) |
Patikul is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 434.24 square kilometers or 167.66 square miles which constitutes 9.55% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 79,564. This represented 7.96% of the total population of Sulu province, or 1.81% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 183 inhabitants per square kilometer or 475 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Patikul has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anuling | 31.26% | 24,874 | 17,504 | 42.10% | 7.68% |
| Bakong | 0.93% | 739 | 677 | 9.16% | 1.86% |
| Bangkal | 4.89% | 3,889 | 2,882 | 34.94% | 6.51% |
| Bonbon | 2.13% | 1,698 | 1,223 | 38.84% | 7.15% |
| Buhanginan | 1.95% | 1,551 | 1,357 | 14.30% | 2.85% |
| Bungkaung | 1.41% | 1,120 | 1,105 | 1.36% | 0.28% |
| Danag | 1.98% | 1,575 | 1,375 | 14.55% | 2.90% |
| Gandasuli | 4.26% | 3,393 | 2,714 | 25.02% | 4.81% |
| Igasan | 1.85% | 1,475 | 1,469 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Kabbon Takas | 1.20% | 956 | 870 | 9.89% | 2.00% |
| Kadday Mampallam | 1.68% | 1,337 | 1,197 | 11.70% | 2.36% |
| Kan Ague | 2.24% | 1,780 | 1,638 | 8.67% | 1.77% |
| Kaunayan | 1.19% | 943 | 690 | 36.67% | 6.80% |
| Langhub | 1.44% | 1,145 | 1,036 | 10.52% | 2.13% |
| Latih | 9.95% | 7,913 | 6,089 | 29.96% | 5.67% |
| Liang | 3.90% | 3,100 | 3,077 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| Maligay | 1.08% | 860 | 761 | 13.01% | 2.61% |
| Mauboh | 5.25% | 4,180 | 3,711 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Pangdanon | 1.24% | 985 | 979 | 0.61% | 0.13% |
| Panglayahan | 0.80% | 640 | 636 | 0.63% | 0.13% |
| Pansul | 1.85% | 1,474 | 1,374 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Patikul Higad | 1.26% | 1,005 | 931 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| Sandah | 0.79% | 632 | 550 | 14.91% | 2.97% |
| Taglibi | 2.82% | 2,240 | 1,893 | 18.33% | 3.61% |
| Tandu-Bagua | 4.20% | 3,338 | 794 | 320.40% | 35.29% |
| Tanum | 2.12% | 1,685 | 1,682 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Taung | 1.74% | 1,384 | 1,201 | 15.24% | 3.03% |
| Timpok | 1.80% | 1,435 | 1,187 | 20.89% | 4.07% |
| Tugas | 0.89% | 709 | 635 | 11.65% | 2.35% |
| Umangay | 1.90% | 1,509 | 1,050 | 43.71% | 7.93% |
| Patikul Total | 79,564 | 62,287 | 27.74% | 5.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Patikul for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱101,847,827.51.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,050,836.78 | – |
| 2010 | 74,524,652.92 | 7.93% |
| 2011 | 79,956,111.60 | 7.29% |
| 2012 | 78,875,520.56 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 73,341,653.58 | -7.02% |
| 2014 | 82,750,151.51 | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 95,680,219.92 | 15.63% |
| 2016 | 101,847,827.51 | 6.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Patikul in the 2015 Census was 62,287 broken down into 10,948 households or an average of 5.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,455 | 5,538 | 5.50 | |
| 30,664 | 6,128 | 5.00 | |
| 34,396 | 5,939 | 5.79 | |
| 56,765 | 10,964 | 5.18 | |
| 42,036 | 7,579 | 5.55 | |
| 62,287 | 10,948 | 5.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Patikul is 10 to 14, with 8,178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 164 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,027 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,045 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,054 | 12.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,178 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,819 | 12.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,703 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,729 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,923 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,957 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,662 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,229 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,260 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,498 | 2.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 930 | 1.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 557 | 0.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 344 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 208 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 164 | 0.26% |
| Total | 62,287 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Patikul grew from 14,594 in 1918 to 79,564 in 2020, an increase of 64,970 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.29%, or an increase of 17,277 people, from the previous population of 62,287 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 14,594 | – | |
| 17,469 | 0.90% | |
| 16,353 | -0.67% | |
| 20,912 | 2.19% | |
| 22,577 | 0.75% | |
| 12,187 | -11.64% | |
| 26,208 | 16.54% | |
| 30,455 | 1.51% | |
| 30,699 | 0.15% | |
| 34,396 | 2.47% | |
| 56,805 | 7.16% | |
| 42,036 | -10.38% | |
| 62,287 | 7.77% | |
| 79,564 | 5.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Patikul for the year 2019 was 32,541, broken down into 15,508 males and 17,033 females.
Location
The municipal center of Patikul is situated at approximately 6° 5' North, 121° 6' East, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 27.0 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 Patikul are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Jolo, Sulu, Talipao, Sulu, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu, Old Panamao, Sulu, Panglima Estino, Sulu, and Maimbung, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 940.60 kilometers (584.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Jolo, Sulu, 12.09 kilometers (7.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Talipao, Sulu, 12.42 kilometers (7.72 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu, 15.59 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Old Panamao, Sulu, 16.67 kilometers (10.36 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Panglima Estino, Sulu, 17.56 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Maimbung, Sulu, 19.28 kilometers (11.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 117.62 kilometers (73.08 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 131.05 kilometers (81.43 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Zamboanga City, 140.31 kilometers (87.19 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 321.32 kilometers (199.66 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 364.72 kilometers (226.63 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Cotabato City, 369.23 kilometers (229.43 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
Distance from Manila: 940.60 kilometers (584.46 miles) to the North (N1°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.