Tawi-Tawi, Island province in Bangsamoro, Philippines.
The province contains eleven municipalities spread across multiple islands, with Bongao serving as the capital and commercial center of the region.
The province emerged as a separate administrative entity from Sulu in 1973 through Presidential Decree No. 302, with Romulo Espaldon as first governor.
The Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque, constructed in 1380, stands as the first Islamic house of worship in the Philippines, marking religious transformation.
Travelers reach Tawi-Tawi through Sanga-Sanga Airport in Bongao, with connecting flights from Zamboanga City or by regular ferry services.
The Turtle Islands municipality functions as a critical nesting site for sea turtles, featuring protected beaches and marine conservation programs.
Location: Bangsamoro
Inception: 1973
Capital city: Bongao
Shares border with: Sulu
Website: http://tawitawi.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 5.20000,120.08333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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