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Simunul

Coordinates: 4°53′53″N 119°49′17″E / 4.897992°N 119.821286°E / 4.897992; 119.821286
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Simunul
Municipality
Municipality of Simunul
Nickname: 
The Birthplace of Islam in the Philippines
Map of Tawi-Tawi with Simunul highlighted
Map of Tawi-Tawi with Simunul highlighted
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Simunul is located in Philippines
Simunul
Simunul
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 4°53′53″N 119°49′17″E / 4.897992°N 119.821286°E / 4.897992; 119.821286
Country Philippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceTawi-Tawi
DistrictLone District
Barangays15 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorWasilah T. Abdurahman
 • Vice MayorNazif Ahmad B. Abdurahman
 • CongressmanRashidin H. Matba
 • Electorate15,763 voters (2022)
Area
 [2]
 • Total167.25 km2 (64.58 sq mi)
Elevation
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total34,245
 • Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
 • Households
6,100
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence21.81% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)₱ 137.2 million (2020)
 • Assets (₱)₱ 108.5 million (2020)
 • Liabilities (₱)₱ 65.97 million (2020)
 • Expenditure (₱)₱ 135 million (2020)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7505
PSGC
1907004000
IDD : area code +63 (0)68
Native languagesSama
Tagalog
Sabah Malay
Websitewww.simunul.gov.ph

Simunul, officially the Municipality of Simunul, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,245 people.[3]

The municipality consists of 2 islands: the larger eponymous Simunul Island and Manuk Mangkaw (Manuk Manka) Island, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) to the south.

The language spoken is Sama, also known as Sinama. The first Muslims in the Philippines are said to have arrived at Simunur. The first mosque in the Philippines was built here by Sheik Karimul Makhdum. This mosque is called the Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque. Inside this mosque stands 4 hags where it is repainted every year.

There are six beaches in Simunur. The majority of the people are Muslims.

Barangays

Simunur is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

  • Bagid
  • Bakong
  • Doh-Tong
  • Luuk Datan
  • Manuk Mangkaw
  • Maruwa
  • Mongkay
  • Pagasinan
  • Panglima Mastul
  • Sokah-Bulan
  • Tampakan (Poblacion)
  • Timundon
  • Tonggusong
  • Boheh Indangan
  • Ubol

The barangays of Timundon, Manuk Mangkaw, and Luuk Datan are located on Manuk Mangkaw Island; the remaining 12 barangays are located on Simunul Island.

Demographics

Population census of Simunul
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 1,440—    
1918 5,818+9.76%
1939 4,980−0.74%
1948 5,413+0.93%
1960 8,724+4.06%
1970 12,135+3.35%
1975 20,218+10.78%
1980 26,816+5.81%
1990 26,491−0.12%
1995 29,254+1.88%
2000 31,962+1.92%
2007 38,239+2.50%
2010 34,538−3.64%
2015 31,223−1.90%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7][8]

Climate

Climate data for Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 157
(6.2) 		115
(4.5) 		123
(4.8) 		96
(3.8) 		136
(5.4) 		120
(4.7) 		104
(4.1) 		89
(3.5) 		86
(3.4) 		131
(5.2) 		151
(5.9) 		159
(6.3) 		1,467
(57.8)
Average rainy days 20.4 17.5 20.4 21.1 26.7 25.7 26.0 24.5 24.0 27.7 26.3 24.7 285
Source: Meteoblue [9]

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Simunul | (DILG)
  2. ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  8. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Simunul, Tawi-Tawi : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
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