Sulu - Definition and Overview

For the Star Trek character, see Hikaru Sulu.

Sulu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Its capital is Jolo and occupies the middle group of islands of the Sulu Archipelago, between Basilan and Tawi-Tawi. It is home to the Royal Sultanate of Sulu.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Sulu

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Region: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

Capital: Jolo

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—619,668 (40th largest)
Density—387 per km² (13th highest)

Area: 1,600.4 km² (15th smallest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—18
Barangays—410
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Tausug

Governor: Jikiri H. Yusof (2004-2007)

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Sulu is subdivided into 18 municipalities.

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