Laminusa is an island in the municipality of Siasi, Sulu, Philippines. It is one of the islands of the Sulu Archipelago, a chain of islands between the islands of Mindanao and Borneo.
  Laminusa Island Location within the Philippines | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5°33′3″N 120°55′12″E / 5.55083°N 120.92000°E |
| Adjacent to | Celebes Sea |
| Area | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Bangsamoro |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Siasi |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 12,830 (2020) |
| Pop. density | 16,449/km2 (42603/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Sama Tausug |
Most of the residents are engaged in fishing. But, Laminusa is also famous for producing colorful intricate-designed mats made by women weavers.[1]
Overview
editAdministratively, Laminusa Island is part of the municipality of Siasi.[2] The island is subdivided into the following barangays:
- Kong-Kong Laminusa
- Luuk Laminusa
- Puukan Laminusa
- Tampakan Laminusa
- Tengah Laminusa
- Tong Laminusa
Geography
editThe island is part of the Sulu Archipelago. It is around 1 km. east from the island of Siasi and has an estimated total land area of 0.78 km2
Demographics
editThe total population of Laminusa is 12,830. With a relatively small area, the island is regarded as one of the densely populated islands in the Philippines.
Below is the population of the barangays that constitute the island of Laminusa[3]
| Barangay | Population (2020) |
|---|---|
| Kong-Kong Laminusa | 1,686 |
| Luuk Laminusa | 1,442 |
| Puukan Laminusa | 2,328 |
| Tampakan Laminusa | 2,862 |
| Tengah Laminusa | 1,590 |
| Tong Laminusa | 2,922 |
| Total | 12,830 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The collectible secrets of Sulu's happy island". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Siasi, Sulu". Department of Interior and Local Government.
- ^ "Municipality of Siasi - Philippine Standard Geographic Code". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
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