Sanga-Sanga
.svg.png)  Sanga-Sanga Location within the Philippines | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5°4′21″N 119°47′7″E / 5.07250°N 119.78528°ECoordinates: 5°4′21″N 119°47′7″E / 5.07250°N 119.78528°E |
| Archipelago | Sulu Archipelago |
| Adjacent bodies of water | |
| Administration | |
| Region | ARMM |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Bongao |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 17,212 (as of 2010)[1] |
Sanga-Sanga is an island in the southwestern Philippines, part of the Sulu Archipelago between the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea. It is sandwiched between Tawitawi Island to the east and Bangao Island to the south.
The island is subdivided into 11 barangays (Karungdong, Lakit-Lakit, Lato-Lato, Luuk Pandan, Malassa, Mandulan, Pagasinan, Pakias, Paniongan, Sanga-Sanga, and Tubig Basag), all belonging to the municipality of Bongao in the province of Tawi-Tawi.
History
During World War II the island was a major stopover for the Japanese Navy. It was liberated by American forces on 2 April, 1945, and used by American and Australian forces.[2]
Transportation
Sanga-Sanga Airport, the main airport serving Tawi-Tawi province, is located on the island.
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Sanga Sanga". Pacific Wrecks.com. Retrieved 15 July 2014.