Jolo, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Jolo: municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Sulu.
Quick Facts about Jolo
| Population | 125,564 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Sulu |
| Different from | Golo |
| Postal code | 7400 |
| Phone Area Codes | 68 |
| Area | 126.4 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Jolo |
| Latitude & Longitude | 6.0530,121.0042 |
| Capital city | Jolo is capital of Sulu |
| Establishment | January 01, 1952 (74 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 19:53:47 (20th September 2026) |
Geography
Jolo is located at 6°3'11"N 121°0'15"E (6.0530000, 121.0042200).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 44,718 | - | census |
| 1918 | 20,230 | -54.76% | census |
| 1939 | 12,571 | -37.86% | census |
| 1948 | 18,282 | 45.43% | census |
| 1960 | 33,259 | 81.92% | census |
| 1970 | 46,586 | 40.07% | census |
| 1975 | 37,623 | -19.24% | census |
| 1980 | 52,429 | 39.35% | census |
| 1990 | 53,055 | 1.19% | census |
| 1995 | 76,948 | 45.03% | census |
| 2000 | 87,998 | 14.36% | census |
| 2007 | 140,307 | 59.44% | census |
| 2010 | 118,307 | -15.68% | census |
| 2015 | 125,564 | 6.13% | census |
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