Hadji Panglima Tahil, officially the Municipality of Hadji Panglima Tahil (Tausūg: Kawman sin Hadji Panglima Tahil; ), is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,441 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

It is formerly known as Marunggas. In 2000, it was the poorest municipality in the Philippines with a poverty incidence estimate of 89.7%.

Geography

Barangays

Hadji Panglima Tahil is politically subdivided into 5 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bangas (Poblacion)
  • Bubuan
  • Kabuukan
  • Pag-asinan
  • Teomabal

Climate

Demographics

Economy

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References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Hadji Panglima Tahil Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System