Laminusa is an island in the municipality of Siasi, Sulu, Philippines. It is one of the islands of the Sulu Archipelago, a chain of islands between the islands of Mindanao and Borneo.
Most of the residents are engaged in fishing. But, Laminusa is also famous for producing colorful intricate-designed mats made by women weavers.
Overview Administratively, Laminusa Island is part of the municipality of Siasi. The island is subdivided into the following barangays:
Kong-Kong Laminusa Luuk Laminusa Puukan Laminusa Tampakan Laminusa Tengah Laminusa Tong Laminusa
Geography The island is part of the Sulu Archipelago. It is around 1 km. east from the island of Siasi and has an estimated total land area of 0.78 km2
Demographics The total population of Laminusa is 12,830. With a relatively small area, the island is regarded as one of the densely populated islands in the Philippines.
Below is the population of the barangays that constitute the island of Laminusa Barangay Population (2020) Kong-Kong Laminusa 1,686 Luuk Laminusa 1,442 Puukan Laminusa 2,328 Tampakan Laminusa 2,862 Tengah Laminusa 1,590 Tong Laminusa 2,922Total 12,830
See also List of islands by population density
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