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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
10
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 54 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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