Talipao

Talipao
تاليڤااو
Municipality
Municipality of Talipao
The Hadja Sitti Raya Mosque
The Hadja Sitti Raya Mosque
Official seal of Talipao
Seal
Map of Sulu with Talipao highlighted
Map of Sulu with Talipao highlighted
Interactive map of Talipao
Talipao is located in Philippines
Map credit
Talipao
Talipao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°58′34″N 121°06′31″E / 5.976031°N 121.108744°E / 5.976031; 121.108744
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceSulu
District 1st district
Barangays52 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNivocadnezar I. Tulawie
 • Vice MayorZulficar T. Tulawie
 • RepresentativeSamier A. Tan
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Sherie Mae T. Sakandal
  • Javier A. Abdulla
  • Maryjoy P. Hadjirol
  • Mijan J. Hasim
  • Nuruddin P. Adjuraini
  • Abdel-Arrauf L. Sahimarri
  • Pulong M. Alian
  • Julbakar M. Jamhari
 • Electorate33,021 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
380.57 km2 (146.94 sq mi)
Elevation
157 m (515 ft)
Highest elevation
506 m (1,660 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
107,901
 • Density283.52/km2 (734.33/sq mi)
 • Households
15,853
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
27.86
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 394.5 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 499.3 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 304.3 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 54.16 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySulu Electric Cooperative (SULECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7403
PSGC
1906613000
IDD : area code +63 (0)68
Native languagesTausug
Tagalog
Websitewww.talipao.gov.ph

Talipao, officially the Municipality of Talipao (Tausūg: Kawman sin Talipao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Talipao), is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 107,901 people.

Etymology

The municipality of Talipao is named after a certain husband and wife, “Tal” and “Pao”, 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. On March 7, 1984, Talipao was renamed as Arolas Tulawie by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 692 but was rejected in a plebiscite.

Geography

The Municipality of Talipao's total area is approximately 497.32 square kilometres or 49,732 hectares. This constitutes 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. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Andalan
  • Bagsak
  • Bandang
  • Bilaan (Poblacion)
  • Bud Bunga
  • Buntod
  • Buroh
  • Dalih
  • Gata
  • Kabatuhan Bilaan
  • Kabatuhan Tiis
  • Kabungkol
  • Kagay
  • Kahawa
  • Kandaga
  • Kanlibot
  • Kiutaan
  • Kuhaw
  • Kulamboh
  • Kuttong
  • Lagtoh
  • Lambanah
  • Liban
  • Liu-Bud Pantao
  • Lower Binuang
  • Lower Kamuntayan
  • Lower Laus
  • Lower Sinumaan
  • Lower Talipao
  • Lumbayao
  • Lumping Pigih Daho
  • Lungkiaban
  • Mabahay
  • Mahala
  • Mampallam
  • Marsada
  • Mauboh
  • Mungit-mungit
  • Niog-Sangahan
  • Pantao
  • Samak
  • Talipao Proper
  • Tampakan
  • Tiis
  • Tinggah
  • Tubod
  • Tuyang
  • Upper Binuang
  • Upper Kamuntayan
  • Upper Laus
  • Upper Sinumaan
  • Upper Talipao

Climate

Climate data for Talipao, 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)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 170
(6.7)		 130
(5.1)		 125
(4.9)		 122
(4.8)		 229
(9.0)		 286
(11.3)		 254
(10.0)		 248
(9.8)		 182
(7.2)		 257
(10.1)		 233
(9.2)		 188
(7.4)		 2,424
(95.5)
Average rainy days 18.3 15.3 15.2 14.6 22.8 24.0 24.3 23.3 20.5 22.6 21.9 19.3 242.1
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Talipao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 5,871—    
1939 11,064+3.06%
1948 8,650−2.70%
1960 18,553+6.56%
1970 32,111+5.63%
1975 15,612−13.47%
1980 25,853+10.61%
1990 66,261+9.87%
1995 66,568+0.09%
2000 73,015+2.00%
2007 85,920+2.27%
2010 75,173−4.75%
2015 80,255+1.25%
2020 100,088+4.76%
2024 107,901+1.82%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Talipao

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2000
68.73
2003
56.62
2006
51.20
2009
59.76
2012
42.89
2015
58.05
2018
82.62
2021
54.10

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority