Languyan

Languyan
لاڠوين
Municipality
Municipality of Languyan
Flag of Languyan
Flag
Nickname: 
Tawi-Tawi's North Coast
Interactive map of Languyan
Languyan is located in Philippines
Languyan
Languyan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°16′05″N 120°04′44″E / 5.268°N 120.079°E / 5.268; 120.079
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceTawi-Tawi
House district Lone district
Parliamentary district2nd district
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAbduhasan I. Sali
 • Vice MayorAbubashar S. Matba
 • House RepresentativeDimzsar M. Sali
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Makaman N. Muddi
  • Santanina U. Bantilan
  • Mardella D. Matba
  • Pingguan S. Kalam
  • Nurunnihma A. Mammah
  • Saidul S. Mustapa
  • Abdulgafur J. Abah
  • Kublai N. Elias
 • Electorate21,892 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
581.20 km2 (224.40 sq mi)
Elevation
5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Highest elevation
539 m (1,768 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
41,587
 • Density71.554/km2 (185.32/sq mi)
 • Households
6,599
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
54.01
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 279.3 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 225.4 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 265.8 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 57.43 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityTawi Tawi Electric Cooperative (TAWELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7509
PSGC
1907009000
IDD : area code +63 (0)68
Native languagesSama
Tagalog
Websitewww.languyan.gov.ph

Languyan, officially the Municipality of Languyan (Tagalog: Bayan ng Languyan), is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,587 people.

Geography

Barangays

Languyan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(76)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 157
(6.2)		 115
(4.5)		 123
(4.8)		 96
(3.8)		 136
(5.4)		 120
(4.7)		 104
(4.1)		 89
(3.5)		 86
(3.4)		 131
(5.2)		 151
(5.9)		 159
(6.3)		 1,467
(57.8)
Average rainy days 20.4 17.5 20.4 21.1 26.7 25.7 26.0 24.5 24.0 27.7 26.3 24.7 285
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Languyan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 16,269—    
1990 31,984+6.99%
1995 32,738+0.44%
2000 42,040+5.51%
2007 51,377+2.80%
2010 42,690−6.52%
2015 33,494−4.52%
2020 37,096+2.17%
2024 41,587+2.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Languyan

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
62.55
2003
45.48
2006
40.00
2009
38.01
2012
32.05
2015
22.05
2018
17.02
2021
39.72

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ↑  [https://lgu201.dilg.gov.ph/view.php?r=19&p=07
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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  6. ↑ "Languyan, Tawi-Tawi : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
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  9. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  14. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.