Sibutu Islands
Group of islands in the Philippines
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The Sibutu Islands are an archipelago in the southern Philippines. The islands are geographically and ethnologically part of Borneo. The archipelago consists of the following inhabited islands; Sibutu, Tumindao, Sitangkai, Omapui, Sipankot, and Bulubulu, as well as other uninhabited islands.[1]
Coordinates4°41′42.6″N 119°17′47.7″E
ArchipelagoBorneo
Adjacent toSulu Sea, Celebes Sea, Sibutu Passage
Major islands
- Sibutu
- Tumindao
- Sitangkai
- Omapui
- Sipankot
- Bulubulu
Native name: Kapuluan ng Sibutu | |
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 4°41′42.6″N 119°17′47.7″E |
| Archipelago | Borneo |
| Adjacent to | Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, Sibutu Passage |
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Philippines | |
| Region | Bangsamoro |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipalities | Sitangkai Sibutu |
| Largest settlement | Sitangkai (pop. 33,334) |
Adjacent bodies of water include the Sulu Sea to the north, and the Celebes Sea to the south. The Sibutu Passage separate the islands from the rest of the Philippines.[1]
