Country Philippines Barangays ZIP code 7403 Province Sulu | District 1st district of Sulu Time zone PST (UTC+8) Area 380.6 km² | |
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Region Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Neighborhoods Palan, Buhanguin Puti, Kabungkul | ||
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Talipao is a first class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 80,255 people.
Contents
- Headless body found in talipao sulu
- Map of Talipao Sulu Philippines
- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Barangays
- References
Map of Talipao, Sulu, Philippines
Etymology
The municipality of Talipao derived its name from a certain couple, “Tal” and “Pao”, that of the husband’s and wife’s name respectively.
History
From the district of Jolo, it was transformed into a full-pledged municipality on July 1, 1957, under the provision of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu Administrative Code.
Geography
The Municipality of Talipao’s total area coverage is approximately 38,057.00 hectares. This constitute more or less 20.63% of Sulu’s total land area. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Patikul; on the south by Sulu Sea; on the east by the municipality of Panglima Estino; and by the municipality of Maimbung on its west side.
The municipality of Talipao lies right in the mid portion of Jolo island with its Barangay Poblacion basically situated in the innermost central part of the municipality. From the capital town of Jolo, Talipao is connected with concrete-type national road which is approximately 22.8 kilometres (14.2 mi) away from the Sulu Provincial Capitol Complex.
Barangays
Talipao is politically subdivided into 52 barangays.