Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi
| Panglima Sugala | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Municipality of Panglima Sugala | |
 Map of Tawi-Tawi with Panglima Sugala highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Panglima Sugala Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 05°11′N 120°01′E / 5.183°N 120.017°ECoordinates: 05°11′N 120°01′E / 5.183°N 120.017°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| District | Lone district of Tawi-Tawi |
| Barangays | 17 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Rejie Sahali Generale |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 38,704 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7501 |
| Dialing code | 68 |
| Income class | 3rd |
Panglima Sugala (formerly known as Balimbing[3]) is a third income class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Tawi-Tawi. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,704 people.[2]
The municipality was renamed from Balimbing to Panglima Sugala as per Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 7, enacted on July 4, 1991, and approved by the Regional Governor on September 9, 1991.[4]
Barangays
Panglima Sugala is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[2]
- Balimbing Proper
- Batu-batu (poblacion)
- Bauno Garing
- Belatan Halo
- Buan
- Dungon
- Karaha
- Kulape
- Liyaburan
- Luuk Buntal
- Magsaggaw
- Malacca
- Parangan
- Sumangday
- Tabunan
- Tundon
- Tungbangkaw
Demographics
| Population census of Panglima Sugala | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 20,767 | — |
| 1995 | 24,398 | +3.07% |
| 2000 | 33,315 | +6.91% |
| 2007 | 50,504 | +5.91% |
| 2010 | 38,704 | −9.23% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ↑ Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 7, ARMM.gov.ph, retrieved 2012
- ↑ MMA Act No. 7 : An Act changing the name of the Municipality of Balimbing in the Province of Tawi-Tawi to Municipality of Panglima-Sugala
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