Patikul | |
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Municipality | |
Map of Sulu with Patikul highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 06°04′N 121°06′E / 6.067°N 121.100°ECoordinates: 06°04′N 121°06′E / 6.067°N 121.100°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
Province | Sulu |
District | 1st district of Sulu |
Barangays | 30 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kabir Hayudini |
Area | |
• Total | 330.04 km2 (127.43 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census) | |
• Total | 62,287 |
• Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 7401 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)68 |
Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
156611000 | |
Electorate | 29,047 voters as of 2016 |
Patikul is a third class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. 2015 census, it has a population of 62,287. According to the people.. The municipality is known for being a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group.
Patikul is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.