Panamao

Panamao
ڤنمااو
Municipality of Panamao
Nickname: 
Old Panamao
Map of Sulu with Panamao highlighted
Interactive map of Panamao
Panamao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°58′50″N 121°12′51″E / 5.980456°N 121.214083°E / 5.980456; 121.214083
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceSulu
District 2nd district
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAl-Frazier S. Abdurajak
 • Vice MayorRenden H. Abdurajak
 • RepresentativeMunir N. Arbison Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Halmie L. Sarab
  • Eti J. Abdusalim
  • Sakandal A. Ammad
  • Hataie A. Asanulla
  • Husnolbasar S. Arao
  • Nurlita T. Talib
  • Lasanda L. Asanji
  • Abdusuil M. Hadil
 • Electorate23,701 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
107.57 km2 (41.53 sq mi)
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Highest elevation
419 m (1,375 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
30,847
 • Density286.76/km2 (742.71/sq mi)
 • Households
7,846
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
68.54
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 195.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 167.3 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 190 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 32.63 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySulu Electric Cooperative (SULECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7402
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)68
Native languagesTausug
Tagalog

Panamao, officially the Municipality of Panamao (Tausūg: Kawman sin Panamao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Panamao), is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,847 people.