Punungan

Punungan is a locality in Talipao, Sulu, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Punungan is situated nearby to the locality Lumapid, as well as near Bontas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maimbung and Talipao.

Maimbung

Town

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Maimbung, officially the Municipality of Maimbung, is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 85,681 people. It was the seat of the Sultanate of Sulu. Maimbung is situated 5 km northwest of Punungan.

Talipao

Town

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Talipao, officially the Municipality of Talipao, is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 107,901 people. Talipao is situated 10 km northeast of Punungan.

Punungan

Type: Locality
Location: Talipao, Sulu, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

5.90833° or 5° 54′ 30″ north

Longitude

121.06056° or 121° 3′ 38″ east

Elevation

9 metres (30 feet)

Open location code

6QQ3W356+86

GeoNames ID

1692386

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In Other Languages

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Filipino: “Punungan”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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