Siasi

Siasi
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Map of Sulu with Siasi highlighted
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Siasi is located in Philippines
Siasi
Siasi
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°32′46″N 120°48′52″E / 5.5462°N 120.8145°E / 5.5462; 120.8145
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceSulu
District 2nd district
EstablishedFebruary 11, 1904
Barangays50 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorBen-Sayeed M. Muksan
 • Vice MayorArnashrif M. Muksan
 • RepresentativeMunir Napii Arbison Jr.
 • City Council
Members
  • Jurupin P. Pungutan
  • Meriannly A. Muksan
  • Herdan S. Hasinon
  • Willy A. Juhuri
  • Queriza J. Anni
  • Al-Mudzhar J. Arasain
  • Akjal A. Nassal
  • Tulawie H. Putalan
 • Electorate33,415 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
192.87 km2 (74.47 sq mi)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Highest elevation
490 m (1,610 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
100,076
 • Density518.88/km2 (1,343.9/sq mi)
 • Households
14,464
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
25.4
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 300.1 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 491.1 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 243.9 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 242 million (2022)
Service provider
 • Electricity SIASI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (SIASELCO)Sulu Electric Cooperative (SULECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7412
PSGC
1906612000
IDD : area code +63 (0)68
Native languagesSama
Tausug
Tagalog
Websitewww.siasi.gov.ph

Siasi, officially the Municipality of Siasi, Province of Sulu (Tausūg: Kawman sin Siasi; Filipino: lungsod ng Siasi), is a Municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 100,076 people.

Geography

Aerial view of Siasi, 1935

Barangays

Siasi is politically subdivided into 50 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bakud
  • Buan
  • Bulansing Tara
  • Bulihkullul
  • Campo Islam
  • Duggo
  • Duhol Tara
  • East Kungtad
  • East Sisangat
  • Ipil
  • Jambangan
  • Kabubu
  • Kong-Kong Laminusa
  • Kud-kud
  • Kungtad West
  • Latung
  • Luuk Laminusa
  • Luuk Tara
  • Manta
  • Minapan
  • Nipa-nipa
  • North Laud
  • North Manta
  • North Musu Laud
  • North Silumpak
  • Pislong
  • Poblacion (Campo Baro)
  • Punungan
  • Puukan Laminusa
  • Ratag
  • Sablay
  • Sarukot
  • Siburi
  • Singko
  • Siokalan
  • Siowing
  • Sipanding
  • Sisangat
  • Siundoh
  • South Musu Laud
  • South Silumpak
  • Southwestern Bulikullul
  • Subah Buaya
  • Tampakan Laminusa
  • Tengah Laminusa
  • Tong Laminusa
  • Tong-tong
  • Tonglabah
  • Tubig Kutah
  • Tulling

Climate

Climate data for Siasi, Sulu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 28
(81)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 184
(7.2)		 143
(5.6)		 144
(5.7)		 136
(5.4)		 240
(9.4)		 301
(11.9)		 272
(10.7)		 253
(10.0)		 183
(7.2)		 265
(10.4)		 246
(9.7)		 208
(8.2)		 2,575
(101.4)
Average rainy days 18.6 15.8 16.9 15.7 23.3 24.2 24.6 23.2 20.5 23.0 22.2 20.4 248.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Siasi
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 17,102—    
1918 4,809−8.11%
1939 29,259+8.98%
1948 29,836+0.22%
1960 39,279+2.32%
1970 51,425+2.73%
1975 28,077−11.43%
1980 50,336+12.38%
1990 46,468−0.80%
1995 50,655+1.63%
2000 59,069+3.35%
2007 63,518+1.01%
2010 64,229+0.41%
2015 67,705+1.01%
2020 81,689+4.03%
2024 100,076+4.99%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Siasi

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
76.01
2003
52.72
2006
59.70
2009
46.13
2012
55.79
2015
46.09
2018
70.93
2021
54.06

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "[Act No. 38] AN ACT providing for the organization and government of the municipalities of Jolo, Siasi and Cagayan de Sulu" (PDF). Report of the Governor of the Moro Province.: 69–70. 11 February 1904. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  2. ↑  Municipality of Siasi | (DILG)
  3. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "Siasi, Sulu: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "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.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ "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.