Sapa-Sapa, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 7503 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Area (2013) | 235.61 km2 (90.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,580 |
| Density (2020) | 143 / km2 (369 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 5' North, 120° 16' East (5.0896, 120.2721) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.9 meters (9.6 feet) |
Sapa-Sapa is a coastal municipality in the island province of Tawi-Tawi.
The municipality has a land area of 235.61 square kilometers or 90.97 square miles which constitutes 6.50% of Tawi-Tawi's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,580. This represented 7.63% of the total population of Tawi-Tawi province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 143 inhabitants per square kilometer or 369 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sapa-Sapa has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldatal Islam | 4.94% | 1,658 | 1,441 | 15.06% | 3.00% |
| Butun | 3.00% | 1,009 | 967 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Dalo-dalo | 4.56% | 1,532 | 1,400 | 9.43% | 1.91% |
| Kohec | 1.10% | 371 | 359 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| Lakit-lakit | 4.71% | 1,582 | 1,500 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Latuan | 3.57% | 1,199 | 1,082 | 10.81% | 2.18% |
| Look Natuh | 2.21% | 741 | 640 | 15.78% | 3.13% |
| Lookan Banaran | 7.00% | 2,352 | 2,068 | 13.73% | 2.75% |
| Lookan Latuan | 4.07% | 1,368 | 1,263 | 8.31% | 1.70% |
| Malanta | 5.61% | 1,885 | 1,626 | 15.93% | 3.16% |
| Mantabuan Tabunan | 5.39% | 1,810 | 1,737 | 4.20% | 0.87% |
| Nunuk Likud Sikubong | 2.74% | 919 | 847 | 8.50% | 1.73% |
| Palate Gadjaminah | 3.31% | 1,112 | 1,056 | 5.30% | 1.09% |
| Pamasan | 2.25% | 755 | 744 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Sapaat | 2.34% | 785 | 778 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Sapa-sapa | 5.24% | 1,760 | 1,465 | 20.14% | 3.94% |
| Sukah-sukah | 3.25% | 1,093 | 944 | 15.78% | 3.13% |
| Tabunan Likud Sikubong | 2.21% | 742 | 660 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| Tangngah | 4.14% | 1,389 | 1,244 | 11.66% | 2.35% |
| Tapian Bohe North | 3.01% | 1,011 | 995 | 1.61% | 0.34% |
| Tapian Bohe South | 2.91% | 977 | 960 | 1.77% | 0.37% |
| Tonggusong Banaran | 17.95% | 6,026 | 5,674 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| Tup-tup Banaran | 4.48% | 1,504 | 1,467 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Sapa-Sapa Total | 33,580 | 30,917 | 8.61% | 1.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sapa-Sapa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱90,914,662.86.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,383,069.00 | – |
| 2010 | 60,997,050.62 | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 66,131,951.00 | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 64,824,459.47 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 63,064,186.53 | -2.72% |
| 2014 | 72,134,122.47 | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 82,775,238.89 | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 90,914,662.86 | 9.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapa-Sapa in the 2015 Census was 30,917 broken down into 5,190 households or an average of 5.96 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,173 | 3,134 | 5.16 | |
| 17,721 | 3,645 | 4.86 | |
| 26,242 | 4,322 | 6.07 | |
| 37,135 | 6,494 | 5.72 | |
| 28,781 | 4,879 | 5.90 | |
| 30,917 | 5,190 | 5.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapa-Sapa is 5 to 9, with 4,346 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 75 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 760 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,460 | 11.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,346 | 14.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,836 | 12.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,475 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,901 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,506 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,103 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,052 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,587 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,388 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 889 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 617 | 2.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 394 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 274 | 0.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 173 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 81 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 75 | 0.24% |
| Total | 30,917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapa-Sapa grew from 14,946 in 1980 to 33,580 in 2020, an increase of 18,634 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 2,663 people, from the previous population of 30,917 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,946 | – | |
| 16,173 | 0.79% | |
| 17,728 | 1.73% | |
| 26,242 | 8.77% | |
| 37,135 | 4.90% | |
| 28,781 | -8.86% | |
| 30,917 | 1.37% | |
| 33,580 | 1.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sapa-Sapa for the year 2019 was 14,706, broken down into 7,655 males and 7,051 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sapa-Sapa is situated at approximately 5° 5' North, 120° 16' East, in the island of Sikubung. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.9 meters or 9.6 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 Sapa-Sapa are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tandubas, 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 1,053.74 kilometers (654.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi, 9.64 kilometers (5.99 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi, 26.96 kilometers (16.75 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, 29.16 kilometers (18.12 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, 43.10 kilometers (26.78 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, 55.96 kilometers (34.77 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, 56.59 kilometers (35.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 259.40 kilometers (161.18 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 270.20 kilometers (167.89 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Zamboanga City, 283.11 kilometers (175.92 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 462.55 kilometers (287.41 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Cotabato City, 498.98 kilometers (310.05 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 505.87 kilometers (314.33 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,053.74 kilometers (654.76 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.