Omar is a municipality in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 8 barangays with a 2020 census population of 30,847. It is registered under PSGC code 0906619000 and uses ZIP code 7406. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Omar.
About Omar
Omar is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 8 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 30,847 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0906619000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7406.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Omar.
Location and Geography
Omar is located in Sulu within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 8 barangays.
Omar sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Sulu, including Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang.
Festivals and Events in Omar
0 recorded festivals and events in Omar.
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Barangays in Omar
Omar is divided into 8 barangays under PSGC code 0906619000.
Travel Tips for Omar
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Omar.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Omar in the Philippine Administrative System
Omar is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0906619000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Omar is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 8 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Omar is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Sulu in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
People Also Ask About Omar
What is Omar known for?
Omar is a municipality in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Omar located?
Omar is located in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0906619000.
How many barangays does Omar have?
Omar has 8 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Omar?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Omar has a recorded population of 30,847.
What is the ZIP code of Omar?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Omar is 7406.
What cities or municipalities are near Omar?
Nearby localities in Sulu include Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang.
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Administrative and geographic data for Omar follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →