Simunul is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

The barangays of Timundon, Manuk Mangkaw, and Luuk Datan are located on Manuk Mangkaw Island; the remaining 12 barangays are located on Simunul Island.

The first mosque in the Philippines was built here by Sheik Karimul Makhdum.

Inside this mosque stands 4 hags where it is repainted every year.

Poverty Incidence of Simunul Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]