| Patikul | |
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| Municipality | |
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Map of Sulu with Patikul highlighted |
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| Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 06°04′N 121°06′E / 6.067°N 121.100°ECoordinates: 06°04′N 121°06′E / 6.067°N 121.100°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| District | 1st district of Sulu |
| Barangays | 30 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kabir Hayudini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 330.04 km2 (127.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 62,287 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7401 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)68 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| 156611000 | |
| Electorate | 29,047 voters as of 2016 |
Patikul is a third class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. 2015 census, it has a population of 62,287. According to the people.. The municipality is known for being a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group.
Patikul is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.