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Patikul, Sulu

Patikul
Municipality
Map of Sulu with Patikul highlighted
Map of Sulu with Patikul highlighted
Patikul is located in Philippines
Patikul
Patikul
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 06°04′N 121°06′E / 6.067°N 121.100°E / 6.067; 121.100Coordinates: 06°04′N 121°06′E / 6.067°N 121.100°E / 6.067; 121.100
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.



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