Jolo, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Jolo: municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Sulu

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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 20:37:29 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Jolo is located at 6°3'11"N 121°0'15"E (6.0530000, 121.0042200).

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Official website of Jolo

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1903 44,718 - census
1918 20,230 -121.05% census
1939 12,571 -60.93% census
1948 18,282 31.24% census
1960 33,259 45.03% census
1970 46,586 28.61% census
1975 37,623 -23.82% census
1980 52,429 28.24% census
1990 53,055 1.18% census
1995 76,948 31.05% census
2000 87,998 12.56% census
2007 140,307 37.28% census
2010 118,307 -18.6% census
2015 125,564 5.78% census

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