Laminusa Island


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
BarangayPopulation
Kong-Kong Laminusa1,686
Luuk Laminusa1,442
Puukan Laminusa2,328
Tampakan Laminusa2,862
Tengah Laminusa1,590
Tong Laminusa2,922
Total12,830