Lugus, officially the Municipality of Lugus (Tausūg: Kawman sin Lugus; ), is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 35,412 people.

thumb|Aerial view of Lugus Island east coast, date unknown

Geography

Barangays

Lugus is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alu Bus-Bus
  • Alu-Duyong
  • Bas Lugus
  • Gapas Rugasan
  • Gapas Tubig Tuwak
  • Huwit-huwit Bas Nonok
  • Huwit-huwit Proper
  • Kutah Parang
  • Laha
  • Larap
  • Lugus Proper
  • Bas Mangkallay
  • Mantan
  • Pait
  • Parian Kayawan
  • Sibul
  • Tingkangan

Climate

Demographics

Economy

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References

  • Lugus Profile at PhilAtlas.com
  • Lugus Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System