Economy
The province of Sulu is predominantly agricultural with farming and fishing as its main livelihood activities. Its fertile soil and ideal climate can grow a variety of crops such as abaca, coconuts, oranges, and lanzones as well as exotic fruits seldom found elsewhere in the country such as durian and mangosteen.
Fishing is the most important industry since the Sulu Sea is one of the richest fishing grounds in the country. The province also have an extensive pearl industry. Pearls are extensively gathered and a pearl farm is established at Marungas Island. The backs of sea turtles are made into beautiful trays and combs. During breaks from fishing, the people build boats and weave mats. Other industries include coffee processing and fruit preservation.
Sulu is subdivided into 19 municipalities.
Municipalities
Municipality No. of Barangays
Banguingui (Tongkil) No. of Barangays 14
Hadji Panglima Tahil(Marunggas)No. of Barangays 5
Indanan No. of Barangays 34
Jolo No. of Barangays 8
Kalingalan Caluang No. of Barangays 9
Lugus No. of Barangays 17
Luuk No. of Barangays 12
Maimbung No. of Barangays 27
Old Panamao No. of Barangays 31
Omar No. of Barangays 8
Pandami No. of Barangays 16
Panglima Estino (New Panamao) No. of Barangays 12
Pangutaran No. of Barangays 16
Parang No. of Barangays 40
Pata No. of Barangays 14
Patikul No. of Barangays 30
Siasi No. of Barangays 50
Talipao No. of Barangays 52
Tapul No. of Barangays 15
