Tapul, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Tapul: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Sulu
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Quick Facts about Tapul
| Population | 18,197 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Sulu |
| Postal code | 7410 |
| Phone Area Codes | 68 |
| Area | 89.17 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Tapul |
| Latitude & Longitude | 5.7246,120.9114 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 22:22:21 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Tapul is located at 5°43'29"N 120°54'41"E (5.7246300, 120.9114100).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 7,440 | - | census |
| 1918 | 7,358 | -1.11% | census |
| 1939 | 18,496 | 60.22% | census |
| 1948 | 16,601 | -11.41% | census |
| 1960 | 18,577 | 10.64% | census |
| 1970 | 20,694 | 10.23% | census |
| 1975 | 28,340 | 26.98% | census |
| 1980 | 23,472 | -20.74% | census |
| 1990 | 10,111 | -132.14% | census |
| 1995 | 12,392 | 18.41% | census |
| 2000 | 14,881 | 16.73% | census |
| 2007 | 17,430 | 14.62% | census |
| 2010 | 16,370 | -6.48% | census |
| 2015 | 18,197 | 10.04% | census |