# Tapul

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Municipality in Sulu, Philippines

Municipality in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

Tapul تَفُلْ Municipality Municipality of Tapul Map of Sulu with Tapul highlighted Interactive map of Tapul Tapul Location within the Philippines Coordinates: 5°42′17″N 120°52′54″E / 5.7048056°N 120.8817694°E / 5.7048056; 120.8817694 Country Philippines Region Zamboanga Peninsula Province Sulu District 2nd district Barangays 15 (see Barangays) Government [1] • Type Sangguniang Bayan • Mayor Nasser T. Daud Jr. • Vice Mayor Dornie T. Daud • Representative Munir N. Arbison Jr. • Municipal Council Members Abdulmalik H. Manajil Jurbarri H. Daud Jaafar H. Jupurie Elma A. Haradji Bahsi T. Manajil Bajer B. Ingilan Jurry H. Sayyadi Alfarzie J. Idjal • Electorate 15,614 voters (2025) Area [2] • Total 89.17 km2 (34.43 sq mi) Elevation 10 m (33 ft) Highest elevation 487 m (1,598 ft) Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft) Population (2024 census)[3] • Total 21,830 • Density 244.8/km2 (634.1/sq mi) • Households 3,617 Economy • Income class 5th municipal income class • Poverty incidence 70.74 % (2021)[4] • Revenue ₱ 132.1 million (2022) • Assets ₱ 116 million (2022) • Expenditure ₱ 105.5 million (2022) • Liabilities ₱ 23.1 million (2022) Service provider • Electricity Sulu Electric Cooperative (SULECO) Time zone UTC+8 (PST) ZIP code 7410 PSGC 1906614000 IDD : area code +63 (0)68 Native languages Tausug Tagalog Website www.tapul.gov.ph

**Tapul**, officially the **Municipality of Tapul** ([Tausūg](/source/Taus%C5%ABg_language): *Kawman sin Tapul*; [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language): *Bayan ng Tapul*), is a [municipality](/source/Municipality_of_the_Philippines) in the [province](/source/Philippine_Province) of [Sulu](/source/Sulu), [Philippines](/source/Philippines). According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 21,830 people.[5]

## Geography

### Barangays

Tapul is politically subdivided into 15 [barangays](/source/Barangay). Each barangay consists of [puroks](/source/Purok) while some have [sitios](/source/Sitios).

- Alu-Kabingaan

- Banting

- Hawan

- Kalang ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))

- Kamaunggi

- Kanaway

- Kanmangon

- Kaumpang

- Pagatpat

- Pangdan

- Puok

- Sayli

- Sumambat

- Tangkapaan

- Tulakan

### Climate

Climate data for Tapul, Sulu Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27 (81) 27 (81) 28 (82) 28 (82) 29 (84) 29 (84) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 27 (81) 27 (81) 27 (81) 27 (81) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 28 (82) 27 (81) 28 (82) Average precipitation mm (inches) 184 (7.2) 143 (5.6) 144 (5.7) 136 (5.4) 240 (9.4) 301 (11.9) 272 (10.7) 253 (10.0) 183 (7.2) 265 (10.4) 246 (9.7) 208 (8.2) 2,575 (101.4) Average rainy days 18.6 15.8 16.9 15.7 23.3 24.2 24.6 23.2 20.5 23.0 22.2 20.4 248.4 Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Population census of Tapul Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1903 7,440 — 1918 7,358 −0.07% 1939 18,496 +4.49% 1948 16,601 −1.19% 1960 18,577 +0.94% 1970 20,694 +1.08% 1975 28,340 +6.51% 1980 23,472 −3.70% 1990 10,111 −8.08% 1995 12,392 +3.89% 2000 14,881 +4.00% 2007 17,430 +2.20% 2010 16,370 −2.26% 2015 18,197 +2.04% 2020 20,799 +2.85% 2024 21,830 +1.17% Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

## Economy

**Poverty Incidence of Tapul**

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2000 74.53 2003 57.28 2006 57.70 2009 52.39 2012 43.59 2015 48.58 2018 76.79 2021 70.74 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Municipality of Tapul](https://lgu201.dilg.gov.ph/view.php?r=19&p=06&m=61) | [(DILG)](/source/Department_of_Interior_and_Local_Government)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-popcen2015_r3_2-0)** ["2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density"](https://www.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/_POPCEN%20Report%20No.%203.pdf) (PDF). *Philippine Statistics Authority*. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0117-1453](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0117-1453). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210525030629/https://www.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/_POPCEN%20Report%20No.%203.pdf) (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/2024-census-population-popcen-population-counts-declared-official-president). Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"](https://www.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-releases-2021-city-and-municipal-level-poverty-estimates). Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-PSA20–19_5-0)** Census of Population (2020). [*Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region*](https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/phcd/2022-12/Table%2520B%2520-%2520Population%2520and%2520Annual%2520Growth%2520Rates%2520by%2520Province%252C%2520City%252C%2520and%2520Municipality%2520-%2520By%2520Region_AGBA_rev.xlsx). [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority). Retrieved 8 July 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-met_norms_6-0)** ["Tapul, Sulu : Average Temperatures and Rainfall"](https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/tapul-group_philippines_1682887). Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 January 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/2024-census-population-popcen-population-counts-declared-official-president). Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-PSA15–19_8-0)** Census of Population (2015). [*Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population*](https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/phcd/2022-12/2015%2520population%2520counts%2520Summary_0.xlsx). [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority). Retrieved 20 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NSO10–19_9-0)** Census of Population and Housing (2010). [*Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities*](https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/phcd/2022-12/Population%2520and%2520Annual%2520Growth%2520Rates%2520for%2520The%2520Philippines%2520and%2520Its%2520Regions%252C%2520Provinces%252C%2520and%2520Highly%2520Urbanized%2520Cities%2520Based%2520on%25201990%252C%25202000%252C%2520and%25202010%2520Censuses.pdf) (PDF). [National Statistics Office](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority#National_Statistics_Office). Retrieved 29 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NSO07-19_10-0)** Censuses of Population (1903–2007). [*Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007*](https://archive.org/download/PhilippinesCensusofPopulationLGUs19032007). [National Statistics Office](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority#National_Statistics_Office).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Poverty incidence (PI):"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/poverty-incidence-pi). Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20(Full%20Report)_1.pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates%20Publication%20(1).pdf) (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015"](https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx). Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates"](https://psa.gov.ph/content/psa-releases-2018-municipal-and-city-level-poverty-estimates). Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates"](https://www.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-releases-2021-city-and-municipal-level-poverty-estimates). Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

## External links

- [Tapul Profile at PhilAtlas.com](https://www.philatlas.com/mindanao/armm/sulu/tapul.html)

- [Philippine Standard Geographic Code](https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/barangays/1906614000)

- [Tapul Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index](https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Tapul)

- [Philippine Census Information](https://web.archive.org/web/20131004104825/http://census.gov.ph/)

- [Local Governance Performance Management System](http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=1&frmIdProvince=96&frmIdLgu=1709) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223501/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=1&frmIdProvince=96&frmIdLgu=1709) 2016-03-03 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

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