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Omar

City in Sulu, Philippines

Overview

Omar is a remote municipality in Sulu, Philippines, offering a glimpse into traditional Tausug culture and coastal living. While seldom visited by tourists, the town features a friendly local atmosphere and easy access to rural and sea-based activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Sulu
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
5.98°, 121.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
20
Female Safety
18
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$450
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$130
Cashless
10
English
22
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
JOL
Distance
34 km

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.

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