Sulu's 1st congressional district
| Sulu's 1st congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Boundary of Sulu's 1st congressional district in Sulu | |
Location of Sulu within the Philippines | |
| Province | Sulu |
| Population | 486,063 (2015) |
| Electorate | 246,813 (2022) |
| Major settlements | 8 LGUs
|
| Area | 1,101.53 km2 (425.30 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1987 |
| Representative | Samier A. Tan |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
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. 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. It is currently represented in the 18th Congress by Samier A. Tan of the Lakas–CMD.