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Jolo
City in Sulu, Philippines
Overview
Jolo is the capital of Sulu and is a commercial and cultural center for the Tausug people. The city offers busy markets, lively seaside life, and unique local flavors shaped by centuries of tradition. Despite its scenic beauty and rich heritage, Jolo remains relatively unexplored by mainstream tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Sulu
Population
152,067
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.05°, 120.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
10
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$487
Local Cost
$228
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
24.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1565 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JOL
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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