Panampangan Island

Panampangan Island is a small uninhabited island in Barangay Basibuli, Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of the southern Philippines. It is widely noted for its extensive white sandbar, often cited as the longest in the Philippines at approximately 3 kilometers, visible at low tide. Surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral areas, the island is accessed by boat from Bongao and is a prominent day-trip destination for sightseeing and photography.

Visitors can expect an uninhabited island with a long, narrow white sandbar extending into shallow turquoise water, visible best at low tide. The setting is open sea with fine sand, scattered coral areas, and clear water. There are no permanent structures or shops. Visitors typically walk along the sandbar, swim in shallow areas, take photographs, and view surrounding islets. Access is by chartered motorized boat from Bongao, with the island explored on foot.

Located in the traditional maritime area of the Sama-Bajau and other Moro communities of Tawi-Tawi; the surrounding waters support local fishing livelihoods and reflect the island culture of the Sulu Archipelago