Sitangkai Island
Island in Tawt-Tawi, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sitangkai Island is an island located in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. It is part of the chain of islands that are found in between the islands of Borneo and Mindanao, called the Sulu Archipelago. The town center or the urban area of the municipality of Sitangkai is concentrated on the island. The island is divided and locally administered by the barangays of Sitangkai Poblacion, Datu Bagunida Putih and Panglima Alari. Most of the residents engage in trading, seaweeds farming and fishing. With an estimated population of 15,255 [1] and with an area of around 0.3 km2, Sitangkai Island is one of the most densely populated islands in the country.
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 4°39′43″N 119°23′34″E |
Archipelago | Sulu |
Adjacent to | Celebes Sea |
Area | 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Bangsamoro |
Province | Tawi-Tawi |
Municipality | Sitangkai |
Demographics | |
Population | 15,255 (2020) |
Pop. density | 50,850/km2 (131700/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Sama Tausug |
The island is dubbed as the “Venice of the Philippines”. Just like the famous Italian city, Sitangkai expanded its size by reclaiming the sea and houses and structures are built on this artificial land. And instead of wide streets, people navigate through canals to go around the different parts of the island.[2]