Sanga-Sanga

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Sanga-Sanga
Sanga-Sanga is located in Philippines
Sanga-Sanga
Sanga-Sanga
Location within the Philippines
Geography
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Archipelago Sulu Archipelago
Adjacent bodies of water
Country
Region ARMM
Province Tawi-Tawi
Municipality Bongao
Demographics
Population 17,212 (as of 2010)[1]

Sanga-Sanga is an island in the southwestern Philippines, part of the Sulu Archipelago between the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea. It is sandwiched between Tawitawi Island to the east and Bangao Island to the south.

The island is subdivided into 11 barangays (Karungdong, Lakit-Lakit, Lato-Lato, Luuk Pandan, Malassa, Mandulan, Pagasinan, Pakias, Paniongan, Sanga-Sanga, and Tubig Basag), all belonging to the municipality of Bongao in the province of Tawi-Tawi.

History

During World War II the island was a major stopover for the Japanese Navy. It was liberated by American forces on 2 April, 1945, and used by American and Australian forces.[2]

Transportation

Sanga-Sanga Airport, the main airport serving Tawi-Tawi province, is located on the island.

References

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