Simunul, Tawi-Tawi

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Map of Tawi-Tawi showing the location of Simunul

Simunul is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 31,962 people in 4,910 households. The language spoken is Sama. The first Muslims in the Philippines are said to have arrived at Simunul.

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

[edit] Barangays

Simunul is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

  • Bakong
  • Manuk Mangkaw
  • Mongkay
  • Tampakan (Pob.)
  • Tonggosong
  • Tubig Indangan
  • Ubol
  • Doh-Tong
  • Luuk Datan
  • Maruwa
  • Pagasinan
  • Panglima Mastul
  • Sukah-Bulan
  • Timundon
  • Bagid

[edit] External links

Province of Tawi-Tawi Provincial Seal of Tawi-Tawi
Municipalities Bongao | Languyan | Mapun | Panglima Sugala | Sapa-Sapa | Simunul | Sitangkai | South Ubian | Tandubas | Turtle Islands

Coordinates: 4°54′N 119°51′E

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