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Laminusa Island

Laminusa is an island in the municipality of Siasi, Sulu, Philippines. It is one of the islands of the Sulu Archipelago, a chain of islands between the islands of Mindanao and Borneo.

Laminusa Island
Laminusa Island
Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates5°33′3″N 120°55′12″E / 5.55083°N 120.92000°E / 5.55083; 120.92000
Adjacent toCelebes Sea
Area0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Administration
RegionBangsamoro
ProvinceSulu
MunicipalitySiasi
Demographics
Population12,830 (2020)
Pop. density16,449/km2 (42603/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsSama
Tausug

Most of the residents are engaged in fishing. But, Laminusa is also famous for producing colorful intricate-designed mats made by women weavers.[1]

Overview edit

Administratively, Laminusa Island is part of the municipality of Siasi.[2] The island is subdivided into the following barangays:

  • Kong-Kong Laminusa
  • Luuk Laminusa
  • Puukan Laminusa
  • Tampakan Laminusa
  • Tengah Laminusa
  • Tong Laminusa

Geography edit

The island is part of the Sulu Archipelago. It is around 1 km. east from the island of Siasi and has an estimated total land area of 0.78 km2

Demographics edit

The total population of Laminusa is 12,830. With a relatively small area, the island is regarded as one of the densely populated islands in the Philippines.

Below is the population of the barangays that constitute the island of Laminusa[3]

Barangay Population (2020)
Kong-Kong Laminusa 1,686
Luuk Laminusa 1,442
Puukan Laminusa 2,328
Tampakan Laminusa 2,862
Tengah Laminusa 1,590
Tong Laminusa 2,922
Total 12,830

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The collectible secrets of Sulu's happy island". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  2. ^ "Siasi, Sulu". Department of Interior and Local Government.
  3. ^ "Municipality of Siasi - Philippine Standard Geographic Code". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2022-06-30.

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