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Simunul

Coordinates:4°53′53″N119°49′17″E / 4.897992°N 119.821286°E /4.897992; 119.821286
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Municipality in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
Municipality in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines
Simunul
سيمونول
Municipality of Simunul
Aerial view of Simunul in 2018
Aerial view of Simunul in 2018
Flag of Simunul
Flag
Nickname: 
The Birthplace of Islam in the Philippines
Map of Tawi-Tawi with Simunul highlighted
Map of Tawi-Tawi with Simunul highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Simunul
Simunul is located in Philippines
Simunul
Simunul
Location within thePhilippines
Coordinates:4°53′53″N119°49′17″E / 4.897992°N 119.821286°E /4.897992; 119.821286
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceTawi-Tawi
District Lone district
Barangays15 (seeBarangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorWasilah T. Abdurahman
 • Vice MayorErshad T. Abdurahman
 • RepresentativeDimszar M. Sali
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Shere-Dee T. Pianah
  • Fatima Fayruz L. Manzur
  • Ismael B. Abdulatip
  • Abdurahman C. Idris
  • Jamail I. Elloh Jr.
  • Ismael A. Abdulhamid
  • Elaine S. Junaid
  • Pirza N. Bulante
 • Electorate16,619 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
167.25 km2 (64.58 sq mi)
Elevation
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Highest elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
35,616
 • Density212.95/km2 (551.54/sq mi)
 • Households
6,100
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
26.81
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 188.9 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 204.9 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 189.2 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 159.5 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityTawi Tawi Electric Cooperative (TAWELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7505
PSGC
IDD : area code +63 (0)68
Native languagesSama
Tagalog
Sabah Malay
Websitewww.simunul.gov.ph

Simunul, officially theMunicipality of Simunul (Tagalog:Bayan ng Simunul), is amunicipality in theprovince ofTawi-Tawi,Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,245 people.[5] The majority of the people living here are Muslims.

Geography

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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. There are six beaches in Simunul.

Barangays

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Simunul is politically subdivided into 15barangays. Each barangay consists ofpuroks while some havesitios.

  • 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.

Climate

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Climate data for Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)
Averageprecipitation 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 days20.417.520.421.126.725.726.024.524.027.726.324.7285
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

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Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque
Population census of Simunul
YearPop.±% p.a.
19031,440—    
19185,818+9.76%
19394,980−0.74%
19485,413+0.93%
19608,724+4.06%
197012,135+3.35%
197520,218+10.78%
198026,816+5.81%
199026,491−0.12%
199529,254+1.88%
200031,962+1.92%
200738,239+2.50%
201034,538−3.64%
201531,223−1.90%
202034,245+1.96%
202435,616+0.95%
Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10][11]

The language spoken isSama, 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 theSheik Karimal Makdum Mosque.

Economy

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Poverty Incidence of Simunul

10
20
30
40
50
2000
43.59
2003
33.96
2006
32.40
2009
30.38
2012
42.46
2015
21.81
2018
14.64
2021
26.81

Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Simunul | (DILG)
  2. ^"2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density"(PDF).Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016.ISSN 0117-1453.Archived(PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. RetrievedJuly 16, 2021.
  3. ^"2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved18 July 2025.
  4. ^"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved28 April 2024.
  5. ^"2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved18 July 2025.
  6. ^"Simunul, Tawi-Tawi : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved30 January 2019.
  7. ^"2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved18 July 2025.
  8. ^Census of Population (2015).Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population.Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved20 June 2016.
  9. ^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. Retrieved29 June 2016.
  10. ^Censuses of Population (1903–2007).Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007.National Statistics Office.
  11. ^"Province of".Municipality Population Data.Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved17 December 2016.
  12. ^"Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. RetrievedDecember 28, 2020.
  13. ^"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines"(PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^"2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"(PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^"City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009"(PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^"2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates"(PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^"Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved22 January 2022.
  19. ^"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved28 April 2024.

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Province ofTawi-Tawi
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