Kalingalan Caluang is a 5th class coastal municipality of Sulu Province in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Philippines.

Profile of Kalingalan Caluang Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Eastern part of Jolo Island, West of Mindanao Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Old Panamao (northwest) and Luuk (northeast)
Area –> 166.50 km2 (64.29 sq mi)
Population –> 31,567 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 66,869,430.30
Barangays –> 9
Terrain –> Coastal plain with hills and mountains
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Fish, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tausug, Sama, Cebuano, Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> 2nd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Abdulmunir Arbison
Mayor –> Nurshamier A. Halun
Vice Mayor –> Al-Razhmie A. Halun

History of Kalingalan Caluang

On December 6, 1975, the town of Kalingalan Caluang was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 838 from the barangays of Luuk, Sulu.

Economy of Kalingalan Caluang

Kalingalan Caluang is an agricultural town where rice, corn and fish are the major products.

Tourist Spots in Kalingalan Caluang

Pitogo Beach
Masjid Punjungan

Festivals in Kalingalan Caluang

Vinta Festival

Map of Kalingalan Caluang Municipality in Sulu

See also: Profile of Mayor Nurshamier A. Halun, Governor Abdusakur Tan