Patikul
Patikul | |
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 Map of Sulu with Patikul highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Province | Sulu |
| District | 1st district of Sulu |
| Barangays | 30 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kabir Hayudini |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 79,564 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7401 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)68 |
| Income class | 3rd |
Patikul is a third class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 79,564 people.[2] The municipality is known for being a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group.
Barangays
Patikul is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,455 | — |
| 1995 | 30,699 | +0.15% |
| 2000 | 34,396 | +2.47% |
| 2007 | 56,805 | +7.16% |
| 2010 | 42,036 | −10.38% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
Places adjacent to Patikul | |
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 Province of Sulu | |
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Jolo (capital and largest municipality) | |
| Municipalities | |
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