Jolo

[ haw-law ]

noun

1. an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. 345 sq. mi. (894 sq. km).
2. a seaport on this island.

Jolo

/ həʊˈləʊ /

noun

1. an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. Pop: 87 998 (2000). Area: 893 sq km (345 sq miles)

Example Sentences

At least 29 of more than 250 people onboard the M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 were killed in the blaze that raged through the ferry Wednesday while it was on an overnight trip from the southern Zamboanga city to Jolo town in Sulu province.

From Washington Times

At least 29 of more than 250 people onboard the M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 were killed in the blaze that raged through the ferry Wednesday night while it was on an overnight trip from the southern port city of Zamboanga to Jolo town in Sulu province.

From Seattle Times

The ferry was traveling to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire off Basilan close to midnight, Hataman said.

From Washington Times

The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.

From Seattle Times

The two were briefly presented in a news conference in an army camp in Jolo and later turned over to police.

From Seattle Times