Bontas

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

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 3 km northwest of Bontas.

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 Bontas.

Bontas

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Buntos”
Location: Maimbung, Sulu, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

5.9162° or 5° 54′ 58″ north

Longitude

121.0483° or 121° 2′ 54″ east

Elevation

11 metres (36 feet)

Open location code

6QQ3W28X+F8

GeoNames ID

1723991

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