Tongkil is a municipality in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 14 barangays with a 2020 census population of 39,202. It is registered under PSGC code 0906615000 and uses ZIP code 7406. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Tongkil.
About Tongkil
Tongkil 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 14 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 39,202 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0906615000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7406.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Tongkil.
Location and Geography
Tongkil is located in Sulu within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 14 barangays.
Tongkil sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Sulu, including Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang.
Festivals and Events in Tongkil
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Barangays in Tongkil
Tongkil is divided into 14 barangays under PSGC code 0906615000.
Travel Tips for Tongkil
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 Tongkil.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Tongkil in the Philippine Administrative System
Tongkil is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0906615000. 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), Tongkil 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 14 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Tongkil is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Sulu in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
People Also Ask About Tongkil
What is Tongkil known for?
Tongkil 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 Tongkil located?
Tongkil is located in Sulu, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0906615000.
How many barangays does Tongkil have?
Tongkil has 14 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Tongkil?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Tongkil has a recorded population of 39,202.
What is the ZIP code of Tongkil?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Tongkil is 7406.
What cities or municipalities are near Tongkil?
Nearby localities in Sulu include Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang.
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Administrative and geographic data for Tongkil 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 →