Sulu's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the province of Sulu. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987.[3] The district encompasses the western half of Jolo island composed of six municipalities that include its namesake town, the capital of Sulu, as well as the northern outlying islands of the Marungas (Hadji Panglima Tahil) and Pangutaran.[4] It is currently represented in the 18th Congress by Samier A. Tan of the PDP–Laban.[5]
Sulu's 1st congressional district | |
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Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Province | Sulu |
Region | Bangsamoro |
Population | 486,063 (2015)[1] |
Electorate | 246,813 (2022)[2] |
Major settlements | 8 LGUs
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Area | 1,101.53 km2 (425.30 sq mi) |
Current constituency | |
Created | 1987 |
Representative | Samier A. Tan |
Political party | PDP–Laban |
Congressional bloc | Majority |
Representation history
Election results
2019
2016
2013
2010
See also
References
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