Parang, Sulu
Parang | |
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| Municipality of Parang | |
 Map of Sulu with Parang highlighted | |
.svg)  Parang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 5°55′N 120°55′E / 5.92°N 120.92°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Province | Sulu |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 40 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • mayor of Parang[*] | Madzhar Loong |
| • Electorate | 33,912 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 258.00 km2 (99.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 71,495 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7408 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)68 |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 196.9 million (2020), 82.43 million (2012), 83.86 million (2013), 95.64 million (2014), 109 million (2015), 120.1 million (2016), 136.3 million (2017), 146.1 million (2018), 161.6 million (2019), 195.1 million (2021), 280.3 million (2022) |
| Native languages | Tausug Tagalog |
Parang, officially the Municipality of Parang, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,495 people.[3]
Barangays
Parang is politically subdivided into 40 barangays.
- Alu Layag-Layag
- Alu Pangkoh
- Bagsak
- Bawisan
- Biid
- Bukid
- Buli Bawang
- Buton
- Buton Mahablo
- Danapa
- Duyan Kabao
- Gimba Lagasan
- Kaha
- Kahoy Sinah
- Kanaway
- Kutah Sairap
- Lagasan Higad
- Lanao Dakula
- Laum Buwahan
- Laum Suwah
- Liang
- Linuho
- Lipunos
- Lower Sampunay
- Lumbaan Mahaba
- Lungan Gitong
- Lupa Abu
- Nonokan
- Paugan
- Payuhan
- Piyahan
- Poblacion (Parang)
- Saldang
- Sampunay
- Silangkan
- Taingting
- Tikong
- Tukay
- Tumangas
- Wanni Piyanjihan
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 20,051 | — |
| 1939 | 22,572 | +0.57% |
| 1948 | 18,309 | −2.30% |
| 1960 | 24,768 | +2.55% |
| 1970 | 21,115 | −1.58% |
| 1975 | 12,360 | −10.18% |
| 1980 | 22,304 | +12.53% |
| 1990 | 43,273 | +6.85% |
| 1995 | 48,124 | +2.01% |
| 2000 | 54,994 | +2.90% |
| 2007 | 65,019 | +2.34% |
| 2010 | 58,028 | −4.06% |
| 2015 | 62,172 | +1.32% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
References
- ^ Municipality of Parang | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Sulu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Bangsamoro (BARMM)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "ARMM – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Sulu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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