Talipao, Province of Sulu

Summary data
Typemunicipality
Island groupMindanao
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
ProvinceSulu
Barangay count52
Postal code7403
Coastal/Landlockedcoastal
Marine waterbodiesCelebes Sea
Philippine major island(s)Jolo
Area (2013)497.32 km2 (192.02 sq mi)
Population (2020)100,088
Density (2020)201 / km2 (521 / sq mi)
Coordinates5° 59' North, 121° 6' East (5.9754, 121.1080)
Estimated elevation above sea level78.8 meters (258.3 feet)

Talipao is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.

The municipality has a land area of 497.32 square kilometers or 192.02 square miles which constitutes 10.94% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 100,088. This represented 10.01% of the total population of Sulu province, or 2.27% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 201 inhabitants per square kilometer or 521 inhabitants per square mile.

Barangays

Talipao has 52 barangays as shown in the following table.

Demographic profile of barangays
Local government units of Talipao
BarangayPopulation percentage (2020)Population (2020)Population (2015)Change (2015‑2020)Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020)
Andalan2.67%2,6692,40411.02%2.23%
Bagsak2.06%2,0571,84811.31%2.28%
Bandang1.61%1,6131,41314.15%2.83%
Bilaan6.01%6,0123,73061.18%10.57%
Bud Bunga1.87%1,8761,57918.81%3.69%
Buntod3.29%3,2902,67822.85%4.43%
Buroh1.21%1,2161,08711.87%2.39%
Dalih1.96%1,9651,37642.81%7.79%
Gata1.76%1,7631,46220.59%4.02%
Kabatuhan Bilaan2.43%2,4301,42370.77%11.92%
Kabatuhan Tiis1.90%1,9061,56321.94%4.26%
Kabungkol1.73%1,7341,37026.57%5.08%
Kagay1.74%1,7371,49316.34%3.24%
Kahawa1.65%1,6521,36620.94%4.08%
Kandaga1.51%1,5091,32513.89%2.77%
Kanlibot2.31%2,3101,88222.74%4.41%
Kiutaan1.74%1,7381,53313.37%2.68%
Kuhaw2.32%2,3181,86224.49%4.72%
Kulamboh1.51%1,5101,30116.06%3.19%
Kuttong1.18%1,1821,01017.03%3.37%
Lagtoh1.79%1,7961,62910.25%2.08%
Lambanah2.03%2,0351,42043.31%7.87%
Liban2.19%2,1881,77323.41%4.53%
Liu-Bud Pantao1.14%1,1431,03110.86%2.19%
Lower Binuang1.47%1,4731,33610.25%2.08%
Lower Kamuntayan1.15%1,1491,0776.69%1.37%
Lower Laus1.38%1,3791,18915.98%3.17%
Lower Sinumaan1.98%1,9841,77711.65%2.35%
Lower Talipao2.42%2,4241,50161.49%10.61%
Lumbayao1.59%1,5881,35717.02%3.36%
Lumping Pigih Daho1.51%1,5091,31414.84%2.96%
Lungkiaban2.28%2,2852,1217.73%1.58%
Mabahay1.81%1,8141,48921.83%4.24%
Mahala2.07%2,0741,74119.13%3.75%
Mampallam1.87%1,8701,57019.11%3.75%
Marsada2.05%2,0531,85210.85%2.19%
Mauboh1.49%1,4951,29315.62%3.10%
Mungit-mungit2.04%2,0421,69120.76%4.05%
Niog-Sangahan1.35%1,3521,21711.09%2.24%
Pantao1.76%1,7631,51316.52%3.27%
Samak1.67%1,6681,24933.55%6.28%
Talipao Proper2.59%2,5881,91135.43%6.59%
Tampakan1.91%1,9131,65715.45%3.07%
Tiis1.97%1,9711,56625.86%4.96%
Tinggah1.64%1,6391,39217.74%3.50%
Tubod1.48%1,4771,19823.29%4.51%
Tuyang3.93%3,9302,05391.43%14.65%
Upper Binuang1.72%1,7171,50114.39%2.87%
Upper Kamuntayan1.21%1,2151,06713.87%2.77%
Upper Laus1.02%1,02384720.78%4.05%
Upper Sinumaan1.44%1,4371,15824.09%4.65%
Upper Talipao1.61%1,6071,06051.60%9.15%
Talipao Total100,08880,25524.71%4.76%

Economy

The annual regular revenue of Talipao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱158,397,277.21.

Historical annual regular income data

Annual regular income of Talipao (2009‑2016)
Fiscal YearAnnual Regular IncomeChange
200997,404,131.42–
2010103,363,646.206.12%
2011111,940,755.908.30%
2012109,134,167.29-2.51%
2013110,087,169.500.87%
2014125,234,180.7213.76%
2015142,974,120.8114.17%
2016158,397,277.2110.79%

End notes:

  • Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection
  • Locally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Demographics

Households

The household population of Talipao in the 2015 Census was 80,255 broken down into 12,411 households or an average of 6.47 members per household.

Trends in household population and size

Number of households in Talipao (1990‑2015)
Census dateHousehold populationNumber of householdsAverage household size
66,26112,8245.17
66,56813,0165.11
73,01511,9386.12
85,92013,2646.48
75,17311,6866.43
80,25512,4116.47

Population by age group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talipao is 5 to 9, with 12,776 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 98 individuals.

Age distribution

Population of Talipao by age group (2015 census)
Age groupPopulation (2015)Age group percentage
Under 11,1371.42%
1 to 49,37211.68%
5 to 912,77615.92%
10 to 1412,55815.65%
15 to 199,79512.20%
20 to 245,8567.30%
25 to 295,3046.61%
30 to 345,1276.39%
35 to 395,2626.56%
40 to 444,8676.06%
45 to 493,4094.25%
50 to 542,1912.73%
55 to 591,0691.33%
60 to 646360.79%
65 to 694070.51%
70 to 742660.33%
75 to 791250.16%
80 and over980.12%
Total80,255100.00%
  • Youth Dependency Ratio: 82.37
  • Old Age Dependency Ratio: 2.06
  • Total Dependency Ratio: 84.43
  • Median Age: 17.19

Historical population

The population of Talipao grew from 5,871 in 1918 to 100,088 in 2020, an increase of 94,217 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.76%, or an increase of 19,833 people, from the previous population of 80,255 in 2015.

Trends in population growth

Population of Talipao (1903‑2020)
Census datePopulationAnnualized Growth Rate
––
5,871–
11,0643.22%
8,650-2.49%
18,5536.94%
32,1115.51%
15,612-13.47%
25,85310.61%
66,2619.87%
66,5680.09%
73,0152.00%
85,9202.27%
75,173-4.75%
80,2551.25%
100,0884.76%

The total number of registered voters or electorate in Talipao for the year 2019 was 26,088, broken down into 12,407 males and 13,681 females.

Location

The municipal center of Talipao is situated at approximately 5° 59' North, 121° 6' East, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 78.8 meters or 258.3 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 Talipao are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Panglima Estino, Sulu, Maimbung, Sulu, Old Panamao, Sulu, Patikul, Sulu, Pata, Sulu, and Jolo, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 953.00 kilometers (592.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.

great-circle distance

Nearest towns

  • Panglima Estino, Sulu, 9.33 kilometers (5.80 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
  • Maimbung, Sulu, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
  • Old Panamao, Sulu, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the East (N87°E)
  • Patikul, Sulu, 12.42 kilometers (7.72 miles) to the North (N4°W)
  • Pata, Sulu, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
  • Jolo, Sulu, 15.15 kilometers (9.41 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)

Nearest cities

Distance from Manila: 953.00 kilometers (592.17 miles) to the North (N1°W)

Notes

  1. Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
  2. Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
  3. Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
  4. Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.
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