Bu-Datu
in Province of Sulu of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.023 and 120.998 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 1' 24" and E 120° 59' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - PHP
Spoken languages:
Tagalog, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:18 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Manila
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 5:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.927 and -59.092 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Umiris
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Philippines in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Philippines.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Philippines. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bu-Datu

Bu-Datu in Province of Sulu (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) is a town located in Philippines about 593 mi (or 954 km) south of Manila, the country's capital town.

Time in Bu-Datu is now 05:18 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Manila with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Bu-Datu. The closest airport in Philippines is Jolo Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jolo, Maimbung, Patikul, Talipao and New Panamao. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, calm, broken clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Helping the people of Philippines on Jolo Island

Published: July 21, 2012
Length: 04:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DevilDog

This video showcases a Medical Civic Action Program with goals to help the people of Talipao in the southern Philippines. Joint Special Operation Task Force - Philippines Soldiers, the Armed...


flood in sulu,jolo,tulay

Published: October 12, 2008
Length: 32:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pyzrm19

flood in sulu after a heavy rain.


Breathtaking Sulu

Published: April 24, 2018
Length: 51:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lifes Beautiful

Dramatic landscape, untouched white sand beaches, turtles, cherry blossoms and more.


Bangas Island (Sulu, Philippines)

Published: September 24, 2018
Length: 05:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alabang Bulletin


Jolo trip, Day 1

Published: October 23, 2018
Length: 59:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yameesha Tampalan

starter pack hahahaha.


DECEMBREAK | JOLO, SULU

Published: December 27, 2018
Length: 50:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cee Cee

Trip lang.


White Beach Jolo Sulu

Published: July 18, 2016
Length: 23:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gene Paraji Salialam

The best island.


B.S COMPUTER ENGINEERING 5th YEARS BATCH : 2019

Published: December 24, 2018
Length: 30:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HADJI SANSIBAR

B.S CoE SEMINAR @ THE SULU STATE COLLEGE. CSITE DEPARTMENT.


The hidden beauty of Sulu

Published: April 17, 2018
Length: 17:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lifes Beautiful

Cherry blossoms, heart-shaped lake and white sand beaches can be found in Sulu. Watch this stunning teaser of Sulu's hidden gem...


SULU: Risk and relaxation

Published: December 23, 2018
Length: 39:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PJ Sapoco

November 22, 2018 -SULU Province Day Tour: Due to socio-political unrest, armed conflict and kidnappings in some areas in Sulu, all travelers are required to ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sulu Archipelago

The Sulu Archipelago is a chain of islands in the southwestern Philippines that forms the northern limit of the Celebes Sea. It is considered to be part of the Moroland by the local rebel independence movement. The archipelago is not, as is often supposed, the remains of a land bridge between Borneo and the Philippines.

Located at 6, 121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sulu Archipelago

Sultanate of Sulu

The Sultanate of Sulu Dar al-Islam was an Islamic Tausūg state that ruled over many of the islands of the Sulu Sea, in the southern Philippines and certain portions of present-day Sabah specifically "north-west coast and extending along the whole east coast as far as the Sibuco River in the south and comprising amongst others the States of Paitan, Sugut, Bangaya, Labuk, Sandakan, Kina Batangan, Mumiang, and all the other territories and states to the southward thereof bordering on Darvel Bay and as far as the Sibuco river with all the islands within three marine leagues of the coast.

Located at 6.05194, 121.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1917 disestablishments, States and territories established in 1450, History of Brunei, History of Sabah, Former countries in Borneo, Former countries in Malaysian history, Former countries in Philippine history, Sulu Sea, Moro Rebellion, History of Islam, Moro, Sultanates, Former monarchies of Asia, Philippine Royalty and Nobility

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