Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi
| Sitangkai | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 | |
.svg.png)  Sitangkai | |
| Coordinates: 4°40′N 119°24′E / 4.667°N 119.400°ECoordinates: 4°40′N 119°24′E / 4.667°N 119.400°E | |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| District | Lone district of Tawi-Tawi |
| Founded | August 26, 1959 |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Serbin Canon Ahaja |
| • Vice Mayor | Tiblan Canon Ahaja |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 30,514 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7506 |
| Dialing code | 68 |
| Income class | 2nd |
| Population census of Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 34,493 | — |
| 1995 | 36,027 | +0.87% |
| 2000 | 52,772 | +7.93% |
| 2007 | 40,641 | −3.66% |
| 2010 | 30,514 | −9.11% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
Sitangkai is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, and it is the southernmost settlement of the Philippines. It is called the 'Venice of the Philippines' due to the use of boats as primary transportation, although footbridges connect one house from another. The major sources of livelihood are fishing and farming, although there is very sparse agricultural land available. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,514 people in 7,349 households.
History
Sitangkai was created as a municipality on August 26, 1959 by virtue of Executive Order No. 355 of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia. On October 21, 2006 with the ratification of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 197, 16 of its 25 barangays were transferred to the newly created municipality of Sibutu. All of which are located on Sibutu Island.
Barangays
Sitangkai is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
- Datu Baguinda Putih
- Imam Sapie
- North Larap
- Panglima Alari
- Sipangkot
- Sitangkai Poblacion
- South Larap (Larap)
- Tongmageng
- Tongusong
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
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