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Lugus
City in Sulu, Philippines
Overview
Lugus is a coastal municipality on Sulu's Lugus Island, known for its strong Islamic culture, scenic seascapes, and tight-knit fishing communities. While tourism remains modest, the town offers a unique look into local Tausug life and traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Sulu
Population
35,412
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
5.69°, 120.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$345
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$100
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
30.0°C
Record Low
25.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1740 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JOL
Distance
47 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 65/100.
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