Turtle Islands, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Turtle Islands: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Tawi-Tawi
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Quick Facts about Turtle Islands
| Population | 4,727 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Tawi-Tawi |
| Postal code | 7507 |
| Phone Area Codes | 68 |
| Area | 62.5 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Turtle Islands |
| Latitude & Longitude | 6.1868,118.1212 |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 06:47:33 (10th June 2026) |
Geography
Turtle Islands is located at 6°11'13"N 118°7'16"E (6.1868100, 118.1212200).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 449 | - | census |
| 1960 | 536 | 16.23% | census |
| 1970 | 389 | -37.79% | census |
| 1975 | 799 | 51.31% | census |
| 1980 | 2,197 | 63.63% | census |
| 1990 | 2,296 | 4.31% | census |
| 1995 | 2,359 | 2.67% | census |
| 2000 | 3,600 | 34.47% | census |
| 2007 | 6,194 | 41.88% | census |
| 2010 | 3,772 | -64.21% | census |
| 2015 | 4,727 | 20.2% | census |
Turtle Island