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
Postal code 7500
Phone Area Codes 68
Area 365.95 km2
Official name Municipality of Bongao
Latitude & Longitude 5.0833,119.7833
Capital city Bongao is capital of Tawi-Tawi
Time Zone UTC+08:00
Local time 13:44:13 (20th April 2026)

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 of Bongao

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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
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