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 –> Тausug, 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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Economy of Tawi-Tawi Province

RELATED: Profile of Palawan Province
See also: List of Philippine Provinces and Capital by Region

Map of Province