Tapul is a municipality in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 15 barangays with a 2020 census population of 21,830. It is registered under PSGC code 0906614000 and uses ZIP code 7410. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Tapul.
About Tapul
Tapul 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 15 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 21,830 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0906614000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7410.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Tapul.
Location and Geography
Tapul is located in Sulu within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 15 barangays.
Tapul sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Sulu, including Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang.
Festivals and Events in Tapul
0 recorded festivals and events in Tapul.
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Barangays in Tapul
Tapul is divided into 15 barangays under PSGC code 0906614000.
Travel Tips for Tapul
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 Tapul.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Tapul in the Philippine Administrative System
Tapul is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0906614000. 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), Tapul 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 15 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Tapul is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Sulu in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
People Also Ask About Tapul
What is Tapul known for?
Tapul 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 Tapul located?
Tapul is located in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0906614000.
How many barangays does Tapul have?
Tapul has 15 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Tapul?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Tapul has a recorded population of 21,830.
What is the ZIP code of Tapul?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Tapul is 7410.
What cities or municipalities are near Tapul?
Nearby localities in Sulu include Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang.
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Administrative and geographic data for Tapul 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 →