Sanga-Sanga

Sanga-Sanga is an island of the Celebes Sea in the southwestern Philippines, bordered to nordwest by the Sulu Sea. The island is part of the Sulu Archipelago. It is sandwiched between Tawi-Tawi Island to the east and Bongao Island to the south.
The island is subdivided into 11 barangays, all belonging to the municipality of Bongao in the province of Tawi-Tawi.

History

During World War II the island was a major stopover for the Japanese Navy. It was liberated by American forces on 2 April 1945, and used by American and Australian forces.

Transportation

Sanga-Sanga Airport, the main airport serving Tawi-Tawi province, is located on the island.