Parang, Sulu
| Parang | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Sulu with Parang highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Parang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 05°55′N 120°55′E / 5.917°N 120.917°ECoordinates: 05°55′N 120°55′E / 5.917°N 120.917°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| District | 1st district of Sulu |
| Barangays | 40 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Madzhar Loong |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 62,172 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7408 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)68 |
| Income class | 2nd |
Parang is a second class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 62,172 people.[2]
Barangays
Parang is politically subdivided into 40 barangays.[2]
- 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
| Population census of Parang | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 43,273 | — |
| 1995 | 48,124 | +2.01% |
| 2000 | 54,994 | +2.90% |
| 2007 | 65,019 | +2.34% |
| 2010 | 58,028 | −4.06% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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