| Laminusa Island | |
| Nickname: | --> |
| Map: | Mindanao |
| Map Relief: | 1 |
| Coordinates: | 5.5508°N 120.92°W |
| Waterbody: | Celebes Sea |
| Area Km2: | 0.78 |
| Length M: | --> |
| Width M: | --> |
| Coastline M: | --> |
| Country Admin Divisions Title: | Region |
| Country Admin Divisions: | Bangsamoro |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Province |
| Country Admin Divisions 1: | Sulu |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | Municipality |
| Country Admin Divisions 2: | Siasi |
| Population: | 12,830 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Density Km2: | 16,449 |
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.[1]
Administratively, Laminusa Island is part of the municipality of Siasi.[2] The island is subdivided into the following barangays:
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
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[3]
| Barangay | Population (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kong-Kong Laminusa | 1,686 | |
| Luuk Laminusa | 1,442 | |
| Puukan Laminusa | 2,328 | |
| Tampakan Laminusa | 2,862 | |
| Tengah Laminusa | 1,590 | |
| Tong Laminusa | 2,922 | |
| Total | 12,830 |