Bongao, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Bongao: Municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Tawi-Tawi
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Quick Facts about Bongao
| Population : | 100,527 |
| Country : | Philippines |
| State : | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines) |
| County : | Province of Tawi-Tawi |
| Head of government : | mayor |
| Postal code : | 7500 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 68 |
| Area : | 365.95 km2 |
| Official name : | Municipality of Bongao |
| Capital city : | Bongao is capital of Tawi-Tawi |
| Time Zone : | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time : | 03:13:11 (7th December 2025) |
Geography
Bongao is located at 5°4'60"N 119°46'60"E (5.0833300, 119.7833300). It has 3 neighbors: Languyan, Balimbing and Lahad Datu.
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- Official Website
Official website of Bongao
Bongao has 3 neighbours.
- Languyan municipality of the Philippines in the province of Tawi-Tawi
- Panglima Sugala (Balimbing) municipality of the Philippines in the province of Tawi-Tawi
- Lahad Datu city in Sabah, Malaysia
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1903 | 1,854 | - | census |
| 1918 | 3,486 | 46.82% | census |
| 1939 | 4,510 | 22.71% | census |
| 1948 | 5,626 | 19.84% | census |
| 1960 | 10,822 | 48.01% | census |
| 1970 | 20,983 | 48.42% | census |
| 1975 | 20,560 | -2.06% | census |
| 1980 | 27,884 | 26.27% | census |
| 1990 | 37,932 | 26.49% | census |
| 1995 | 46,672 | 18.73% | census |
| 2000 | 58,174 | 19.77% | census |
| 2007 | 95,055 | 38.8% | census |
| 2010 | 79,362 | -19.77% | census |
| 2015 | 100,527 | 21.05% | census |
Bongao, Bonggaw
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bongao , Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao with a population of 26,518 people.
