30/10/2026
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𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪?
The Province of Sulu recorded a total population of 1,146,097 as of 01 July 2024, based on the results of the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN).
From 2010 to 2024, Sulu's population increased by 427,807 persons or approximately 59.6%. The 2015–2020 period recorded the highest percentage increase at approximately 21.3%, while the 2020–2024 period registered an additional 145,989 persons, equivalent to 14.6% growth.
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘂
Based on the 2024 Census of Population, the following municipalities recorded the highest population:
• Jolo – 152,067
• Talipao – 107,901
• Indanan – 105,384
• Siasi – 100,076
• Patikul – 92,600
Among the municipalities listed, Jolo have the highest number of population, with 152,067 residents, accounting for approximately 13.3% of Sulu's total population.
Collectively, these five municipalities accounted for 558,028 persons or approximately 48.7% of the province's total population. This means that nearly half of Sulu's recorded population resided in these five municipalities as of 01 July 2024.
🏘️ Population statistics serve as an important basis for local development planning, resource allocation, infrastructure development, and the delivery of essential government services.