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Sulu

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Sulu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Its capital is Jolo and occupies the middle group of islands of the Sulu Archipelago, between Basilan and Tawi-Tawi. It is home to the Royal Sultanate of Sulu.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Sulu

Region: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Capital: Jolo
Established:
Population:
2000 census—619,668 (40th largest).
Density—387 per km² (13th highest).
Area: 1,600.4 km² (15th smallest)
Divisions:
Municipalities—18.
Barangays—410.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Tausug
Governor: Jikiri H. Yusof (2001-2004)

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Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 Tourist Attractions
5 History
6 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Sulu is subdivided into 18 municipalities.

Municipalities

  • Hadji Panglima Tahil (Marunggas)
  • Indanan
  • Jolo
  • Kalingalan Caluang
  • Lugus
  • Luuk
  • Maimbung
  • Old Panamao
  • Pandami
  • Panglima Estino (New Panamao)
  • Pangutaran
  • Parang
  • Pata
  • Patikul
  • Siasi
  • Talipao
  • Tapul
  • Tongkil

Physical

Tourist Attractions

History

External Links