Parang, Sulu
Parang | |
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| Municipality of Parang | |
 Map of Sulu with Parang highlighted | |
.svg)  Parang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 5°55′N 120°55′E / 5.92°N 120.92°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Sulu |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 40 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Madzhar Loong |
| • Electorate | 33,912 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 258.00 km2 (99.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 71,495 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7408 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)68 |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 196.9 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Tausug Tagalog |
Parang, officially the Municipality of Parang, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,495 people.[3]
Barangays
Parang is politically subdivided into 40 barangays.
- Alu Layag-Layag
- Alu Pangkoh
- Bagsak
- Bawisan
- Biid
- Bukid
- Buli Bawang
- Buton
- Buton Mahablo
- Danapa
- Duyan Kabao
- Gimba Lagasan
- Kaha
- Kahoy Sinah
- Kanaway
- Kutah Sairap
- Lagasan Higad
- Lanao Dakula
- Laum Buwahan
- Laum Suwah
- Liang
- Linuho
- Lipunos
- Lower Sampunay
- Lumbaan Mahaba
- Lungan Gitong
- Lupa Abu
- Nonokan
- Paugan
- Payuhan
- Piyahan
- Poblacion (Parang)
- Saldang
- Sampunay
- Silangkan
- Taingting
- Tikong
- Tukay
- Tumangas
- Wanni Piyanjihan
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 20,051 | — |
| 1939 | 22,572 | +0.57% |
| 1948 | 18,309 | −2.30% |
| 1960 | 24,768 | +2.55% |
| 1970 | 21,115 | −1.58% |
| 1975 | 12,360 | −10.18% |
| 1980 | 22,304 | +12.53% |
| 1990 | 43,273 | +6.85% |
| 1995 | 48,124 | +2.01% |
| 2000 | 54,994 | +2.90% |
| 2007 | 65,019 | +2.34% |
| 2010 | 58,028 | −4.06% |
| 2015 | 62,172 | +1.32% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
References
- ^ Municipality of Parang | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Sulu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Sulu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Jolo (capital and largest municipality) | |
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