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 WebsiteDemographics
| 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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- Jolo, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao a volcanic island in the Sulu Archipelago, located in the southwestern Philippines. with a population of 101,002 people.