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Sitangkai, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines – Philippines Flag

Current Date And Time In Sitangkai, Philippines

Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:52:40 PHT
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 17,200
District: Province of Tawi-Tawi

📍 Cities Near To Sitangkai


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sitangkai in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Sitangkai.

📍 Sitangkai Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Sitangkai from our regional database:

State / RegionAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
DistrictProvince of Tawi-Tawi
Total Population17,200
Land Area792.00 km²
Population Density21.72 / km²
Center Latitude4.6612° N
Center Longitude119.3965° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
Population Rank in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao#19 of 174
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bakung Bakung32 51 27
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Balimbing Balimbing49 79 42
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bankaw Bankaw49 79 42
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bato Bato Bato Bato143 230 124
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Baunu-Timbangan Baunu-Timbangan144 232 125
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bawison Bawison135 217 117
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bongao Bongao36 58 32
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Buan Buan56 91 49
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Buan Buan119 192 104
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Buansa Buansa143 230 124
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kagay Kagay140 225 121
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kajatian Kajatian145 233 126
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kampong Indarasabak Kampong Indarasabak88 142 77
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kampung Kunak Kampung Kunak79 127 69
West (W)
National Flag Of Kampung Tanah Merah Kampung Tanah Merah121 195 105
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Sitangkai


States and regions closest to Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (home state of Sitangkai), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bicol Region Bicol Region389 627 338
North (N)
National Flag Of Calabarzon Calabarzon491 790 426
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caraga Caraga120 194 105
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Central Luzon Central Luzon587 945 510
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Central Visayas Central Visayas143 231 125
North (N)
National Flag Of Davao Region Davao Region124 200 108
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of East Kalimantan East Kalimantan739 1,189 641
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eastern Visayas Eastern Visayas314 505 272
North (N)
National Flag Of Gorontalo Gorontalo507 816 440
South (S)
National Flag Of Hatohobei Hatohobei612 986 532
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Sitangkai


Countries bordering or closest to Philippines, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sitangkai's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei751 1,208 652
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,131 1,820 982
West (W)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong822 1,323 714
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia1,087 1,749 944
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,364 2,196 1,185
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao841 1,354 730
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia1,478 2,379 1,283
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Palau Palau946 1,523 822
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore1,464 2,356 1,272
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan749 1,206 651
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sitangkai. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sitangkai (You)Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao17,200
LigayanAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,3198.3E
LarapAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao4,11311.2N
TaungohAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,37511.8ENE
BakungAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao3,18550.9ENE
Luuk DatanAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,56752.5ENE
Manuk MangkawAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao4,98152.6ENE
TampakanAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao8,30652.8ENE
SimunulAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao4,67156.7ENE
BongaoAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao26,51858.4NE
Sanga-SangaAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao5,29562.8NE

🏆 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao City Rankings

How does Sitangkai rank within Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Sitangkai appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Budta1,273,715
Cotabato383,383
Marawi City259,993
Sultan Kudarat124,965
Dinaig116,768
Jolo101,002
City of Isabela67,336
Buluan60,931
Parang44,930
Sultan sa Barongis39,182

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Pagalungan898.76
Parang850.78
Sitangkai ⭐792.00
Upi742.95
Sultan Kudarat712.91
Buluan699.50
Marantao660.00
Languyan581.20
Sumisip567.60
Tuburan546.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Marawi City2,969.65
City of Isabela300.97
Dinaig252.85
Maluso186.24
Sultan Kudarat175.29
Sultan sa Barongis134.51
Buluan87.11
Bongao72.46
South Upi67.85
Siasi65.15
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sanga Sanga Airport
IATA: TWT
58 km (36 mi) from Sitangkai
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Cities
Sitangkai ranks #19 of 174 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Sitangkai? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Sitangkai Sits on the Map

Sitangkai sits inside Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines and ranks #19 of 174 cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Sitangkai to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Sitangkai outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Sitangkai and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sitangkai against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sitangkai: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sitangkai and the countries closest to Sitangkai by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Philippines. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sitangkai, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Sitangkai at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sitangkai

If you're stringing together stops in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sitangkai — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Sitangkai MapView the Sitangkai map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Sitangkai Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao OverviewExplore the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Philippines Country DataGet complete Philippines data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sitangkai

Which cities are closest to Sitangkai?

See the Cities Near To Sitangkai table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by population and density.

How is the distance from Sitangkai to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sitangkai and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Sitangkai map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Sitangkai will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Sitangkai to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Sitangkai?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sitangkai. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sitangkai compare in size to the cities near it?

Sitangkai ranks #19 of 174 cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sitangkai?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sitangkai is Sanga Sanga Airport (TWT), about 58 km (36 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.