Simunul

Simunul, officially the Municipality of Simunul (Bayan ng Simunul), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,245 people. The majority of the people living here are Muslims.

Geography
The municipality consists of 2 islands: the larger eponymous Simunul Island and Manuk Mangkaw (Manuk Manka) Island, 3.5 km to the south. There are six beaches in Simunul.

Barangays
Simunul is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.


 * 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.

Demographics


The language spoken is Sama, 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 the Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque. Inside this mosque stands 4 hags where it is repainted every year.

Economy
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