All Countries
Jolo, Philippines
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines
Jolo is a large city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 101,002. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Discover Jolo, Philippines
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Jolo
Jolo is a volcanic island in the southwest Philippines and the primary island of the province of Sulu, on which the capital of the same name is situated. It is located in the Sulu Archipelago, between Borneo and Mindanao, and has a population of approximately 500,000 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 101,002 |
| Population Density | 3,376 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.0522°, 121.0022° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.2 inches (1,910 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jolo
Jolo is a large city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 101,002. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Jolo
Jolo has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1345 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0522°N, 121.0022°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | 13 | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in |
Jolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (3.6").
Colleges & Universities in Jolo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadji Butu School of Arts and Trades | College | 1928 | — |
| Mindanao State University - Jolo | College | — | — |
| Notre Dame of Jolo College | College | — | — |
| Sulu College of Technology | College | — | — |
| Sulu State College | College | — | — |
Schools in Jolo
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame of Jolo High School Kasulutan | — | — | — | — |
| Jolo School of Fisheries | — | — | — | — |
| Notre Dame Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Port Area Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Camp Asturias Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hadji Butu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tanjung Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jati Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lambayong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kasulutan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gandasuli Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Salih Ututalum Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jolo National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammad Tulawie Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawmpang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sulu National High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Jolo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Jolo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum of the Philippines - Sulu |
Farmers Markets in Jolo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolo Textile Market | |||||
| Jolo Wet Market |
Restaurants in Jolo
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jolo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Jolo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jolo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jolo
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Jolo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jolo Airport | JOL | Medium Airport |
| Luuk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siasi Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Jolo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jolo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jolo
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bus-bus Jami | |
| Church of Santo Niño | |
| Hussin Amin Worship Center | |
| Jolo Alliance Evangelical Church | |
| Lambayong Mosque | |
| Masjid Abu Harris | |
| Masjid Al-Baladiyyah | |
| Masjid Jami | |
| Masjid Lungan Gihtung | |
| Masjid MSU | |
| Masjid Serrantes | |
| Masjid Shariful Hashim | |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral | |
| PC Mosque | |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish | |
| Shariful Hashim Mosque | |
| Sulu Tablighi Markaz / Masjid Nurul Islam | |
| Tulay Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Jolo
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Jolo
45 places within 15 km
- • Jolo Lighthouse
- • Bansaan Hill
- • Bu-Datu Hill
- • Bu-Datu Hill
- • Kagai Hill
- • Lubo Hill
- + 39 more
🇵🇭 About Philippines
Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jolo
What is the population of Jolo?
Jolo has a population of 101,002 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3,376 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jolo?
Jolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.