Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi Profile – PhilAtlas (original) (raw)
Sibutu, Province of Tawi-Tawi
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Sibutu is a coastal municipality in the island province of Tawi-Tawi.
The municipality has a land area of 56.54 square kilometers or 21.83 square miles which constitutes 1.56% of Tawi-Tawi's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,243. This represented 7.78% of the total population of Tawi-Tawi province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 606 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,569 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sibutu has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
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Local government units of Sibutu
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulong Sapal | 5.88% | 2,015 | 1,739 | 15.87% | 3.15% |
| Datu Amilhamja Jaafar | 4.50% | 1,540 | 1,372 | 12.24% | 2.46% |
| Hadji Imam Bidin | 3.96% | 1,356 | 1,158 | 17.10% | 3.38% |
| Hadji Mohtar Sulayman | 6.70% | 2,295 | 2,058 | 11.52% | 2.32% |
| Hadji Taha | 5.35% | 1,832 | 1,549 | 18.27% | 3.60% |
| Imam Hadji Mohammad | 5.12% | 1,752 | 1,524 | 14.96% | 2.98% |
| Ligayan | 7.35% | 2,517 | 1,964 | 28.16% | 5.36% |
| Nunukan | 7.10% | 2,431 | 2,124 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Sheik Makdum | 9.01% | 3,084 | 2,749 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Sibutu | 3.23% | 1,105 | 919 | 20.24% | 3.96% |
| Talisay | 5.36% | 1,836 | 1,630 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Tandu Banak | 8.00% | 2,739 | 2,509 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Taungoh | 9.74% | 3,334 | 3,050 | 9.31% | 1.89% |
| Tongehat | 4.99% | 1,708 | 1,559 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Tongsibalo | 6.74% | 2,308 | 2,216 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Ungus-ungus | 6.98% | 2,391 | 2,267 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Sibutu Total | 34,243 | 30,387 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sibutu for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,642,701.33.
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Annual regular income of Sibutu (2009‑2016)
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,898,198.00 | – |
| 2010 | 46,809,897.18 | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 50,725,463.00 | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 49,364,008.56 | -2.68% |
| 2013 | 47,778,084.72 | -3.21% |
| 2014 | 54,145,080.40 | 13.33% |
| 2015 | 62,113,422.00 | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 68,642,701.33 | 10.51% |
| End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection_Locally Sourced Revenue_ = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises |
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sibutu in the 2015 Census was 30,387 broken down into 4,993 households or an average of 6.09 members per household.
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Number of households in Sibutu (1990‑2015)
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 May 1 | – | 0 | |
| 1995 Sep 1 | – | 0 | |
| 2000 May 1 | – | 0 | |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 35,377 | 5,526 | 6.40 |
| 2010 May 1 | 28,532 | 4,727 | 6.04 |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 30,387 | 4,993 | 6.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sibutu is 5 to 9, with 3,966 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 64 individuals.
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Population of Sibutu by age group (2015 census)
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 751 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,092 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,966 | 13.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,462 | 11.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,241 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,053 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,663 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,049 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,116 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,624 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,374 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 994 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 807 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 471 | 1.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 386 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 191 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 83 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 64 | 0.21% |
| Total | 30,387 | 100.00% |
| Youth Dependency Ratio: 61.28Old Age Dependency Ratio: 3.94Total Dependency Ratio: 65.22Median Age: 21.12 |
Historical population
The population of Sibutu fell from 35,377 in 2007 to 34,243 in 2020, a decrease of 1,134 people over the course of 13 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.55%, or an increase of 3,856 people, from the previous population of 30,387 in 2015.
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Population of Sibutu (1903‑2020)
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 Mar 2 | – | – |
| 1918 Dec 31 | – | – |
| 1939 Jan 1 | – | – |
| 1948 Oct 1 | – | – |
| 1960 Feb 15 | – | – |
| 1970 May 6 | – | – |
| 1975 May 1 | – | – |
| 1980 May 1 | – | – |
| 1990 May 1 | – | – |
| 1995 Sep 1 | – | – |
| 2000 May 1 | – | – |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 35,377 | – |
| 2010 May 1 | 28,532 | -7.53% |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 30,387 | 1.21% |
| 2020 May 1 | 34,243 | 2.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sibutu for the year 2019 was 16,601, broken down into 8,445 males and 8,156 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sibutu is situated at approximately 4° 51' North, 119° 27' East, in the island of Sibutu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sibutu are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Puerto Princesa, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, and Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi. Its distance from the national capital is 1,091.34 kilometers (678.13 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, 21.03 kilometers (13.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, 37.95 kilometers (23.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, 40.59 kilometers (25.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, 53.82 kilometers (33.44 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, 83.45 kilometers (51.85 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi, 94.43 kilometers (58.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 346.41 kilometers (215.25 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 359.01 kilometers (223.08 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Zamboanga City, 369.01 kilometers (229.29 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Puerto Princesa, 547.71 kilometers (340.33 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 550.14 kilometers (341.84 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Cotabato City, 591.83 kilometers (367.75 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,091.34 kilometers (678.13 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance