Tawi-Tawi History
Profile (Geography)
Location –> Tawi-Tawi Province is composed of many islands located west of Sulu Province and Basilan. The province belongs to the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Philippines (See map below)
Nearest Province –> Sulu
Capital –> Bongao
Area –> 1,087.40 km2 (419.85 sq mi)
Population –> 390,715 (2015 census)
Industry –> Fishing
Major Products –> Fish and Seaweed
People/Language –> Š¢ausug, Sama
Governor –> Yshmael Sali
Predecessor –> Rashidin Matba
Vice Governor –> Michail Ahaja
Predecessor –> Tati Ahaja
Representative (Lone District) –> Rashidin Matba
Predecessor –> Ruby M. Sahali-Tan
Cities –> None
Municipalities (Towns) –> (11) Bongao, Languyan, Mapun, Panglima Sugala, Sapa-sapa, Sibutu, Simunul, Sitangkai, South Ubian, Tandubas, Turtle Islands
Tawi-Tawi History
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Read the history of Tawi-Tawi in Tagalog here.
Economy of Tawi-Tawi Province
RELATED: Profile of Palawan Province
See also: List of Philippine Provinces and Capital by Region
Map of Province