Tawi-Tawi is the Southern-Most Province of the Philippines

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Tawitawi Island (also spelled Tawi Tawi or Tawi-Tawi) is a Philippine island in the Sulu Archipelago between the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea, about 64 kilometers (40 mi) east of Borneo. It is the main island of Tawi-Tawi Province.

Tawitawi has an area of 580.5 square kilometers (224.1 sq mi), making it the 20th largest island of the Philippines, and the 3rd largest island in the Sulu Archipelago (after Basilan and Jolo). It has a shoreline length of 152.2 kilometers (94.6 mi), and a maximum elevation of 549 meters (1,801 ft).

Tawitawi Island is of volcanic origin and irregular in shape, about 55 kilometers (34 mi) long and between 10 to 23 kilometers (6.2 to 14.3 mi) wide. It is hilly and heavily wooded, with splashes of white sandy beaches and rock-bound coasts.

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The island is subdivided into 4 municipalities (Bongao, Languyan, Panglima Sugala, and Tandubas). The inhabitants are mostly Sama people, speaking Sama–Bajaw languages and of Muslim conviction.

The province lies at the southwestern tip of the country, situated between the Sulu Sea in the north and the Celebes Sea in the south. The province is part of the Sulu Archipelago, and consists of Tawitawi Island and 106 surrounding islands and islets with a combined land area of 1,087.4 square kilometers (419.8 square miles). Tawitawi Island itself has an area of 580.5 square kilometers (224.1 square miles).

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The province has two seasons: dry and wet. The climate is generally moderate. The wettest months are from August to November. The other months of the year are generally dry with occasional rain showers.

The main island of Tawi-Tawi supports many endemic species and subspecies of vertebrates, invertebrates and plants unique to this island, plus some that are only shared with Sulu Province. These include the Tawitawi brown dove, the Sulu hornbill and the Sulu bleeding-heart, although this latter species may already be extinct.

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The rapid expansion of human settlements into forested areas together with clearance for agriculture in the last few decades has dramatically reduced the available habitat for most of the endemic species, many of which are now considered ‘Critically Endangered’ by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Agriculture, fishing, and agar-agar (seaweeds) farming are the leading source of livelihood of the people of Tawi-Tawi, with quite a number engaged in the barter trade business. Copra is the top agricultural product, followed by root crops, fruits, and vegetables.

Transportation

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Sanga-Sanga Airport, the main airport of the province, is located in the municipality of Bongao.

Cebu Pacific began operating a daily flight from Zamboanga City to Tawi-Tawi Province on October 14, 2011, utilizing its 150-seater Airbus A319 aircraft.

A sea connection to other parts of the Philippine archipelago as well as an international route to Semporna, Malaysia is available from Bongao.

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There is more to Tawi-Tawi Philippines than negative news. It is actually the “Seaweed Capital of the Philippines” is the major producer of agar (powdered seaweed extract). Seaweeds is more than food or vian ingredients. Did you know that Seaweeds is on of the most south cancer treatment medicine source and known cure for thyroid? Agriculture and fishing are also the leading source of income for the people of the province. This land rich if given the proper attention, capitalization and security measures.

Hydrocarbon deposit is one of the modern promising discoveries in Tawi-Tawi. ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Philippines found deposits of either oil or gas some 16,000 meters deep in the waters of Tawi-Tawi. Read More:https://sembawangtradingco.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/tawi-tawi-philippines/

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