Jolo, Sulu
Jolo, officially the Municipality of Jolo ([hoˈlo]; Tausug: Kawman sin Tiyanggi; Tagalog: Bayan ng Jolo), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 137,266 people.
Jolo
Tiyanggi Tausug: تِیَڠْگِ | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Jolo | |
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Map of Sulu with Jolo highlighted | |
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Jolo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°03′N 121°00′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Province | Sulu |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Barangays | 8 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Kerkhar S. Tan |
| • Vice Mayor | Ezzeddin Soud L. Tan |
| • Representative | Samier A. Tan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 53,813 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.24 km2 (8.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 137,266 |
| • Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| • Households | 20,354 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 58.94 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 306.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 143.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 294.9 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 16.95 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Sulu Electric Cooperative (SULECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7400 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)68 |
| Native languages | Tausug Sama Yakan Sabah Malay |
| Website | www |
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