Islas Tortugas, Administrative division in Tawi-Tawi Province, Philippines.
The Turtle Islands municipality contains seven islands within the Sulu Sea, encompassing 62.50 square kilometers of land with two administrative districts.
The Philippine administration of Turtle Islands began in 1947 when President Manuel Roxas designated the area as a special municipal district under Sulu Province.
The inhabitants of Turtle Islands maintain traditions centered on fishing practices while participating in marine conservation programs established by the local government.
Access to the Turtle Islands requires boat transportation, with restricted entry measures helping protect the marine environment and turtle nesting grounds.
The islands feature natural mud volcanoes on Lihiman, Great Bakkungaan, and Boaan, which release periodic expulsions of mud and gas.
Location: Tawi-Tawi
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 6.07315,118.31259
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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