Location & Surroundings

Pata is a third-order administrative division in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with 27,974 inhabitants, at 367 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Talipaw, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Manila is about 980 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jolo Airport, 31 km away.

Also known as: Bayan ng Pata

Overview

Pata is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Sulu — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Sulu.

It is located in Philippines.

The population is about 27,974 (2024).

It covers about 117 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 18 metre.

Also known as: MUL Pata, Sulu

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Area 117 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 48' 53" N, 121° 9' 50" E
  • Elevation DEM: 367 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 27,974
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

Places in Municipality of Pata

Mountains & Terrain in Municipality of Pata

Alternate Names

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Bayan ng Pata
Pata

Weather in Municipality of Pata

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Municipality of Pata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.

Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.3 1.4 145 77 1,011.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 28.2 1.0 200 71 1,013.5 0.05 / 0.05 43 76.5 n/a
12h 28.9 3.1 195 69 1,010.6 0.36 / 0.41 81 837.8 n/a
18h 28.2 1.5 160 75 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.08 35 232.3 n/a
Tomorrow 27.5 0.8 169 74 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
30h 28.4 2.6 147 72 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 15 83.7 n/a
36h 29.3 3.3 181 67 1,010.7 0.06 / 0.06 28 855.5 n/a
42h 28.0 2.1 134 74 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.02 24 243.2 n/a
Saturday 27.3 2.0 103 77 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
54h 28.2 2.9 118 73 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 79.9 n/a
60h 29.2 3.8 142 69 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 38 870.8 n/a
66h 27.9 2.9 102 76 1,012.3 0.01 / 0.01 97 251.7 n/a
Sunday 27.2 3.5 104 80 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Municipality of Pata?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Municipality of Pata today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Municipality of Pata?
Local time is 07:46. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Municipality of Pata?
Municipality of Pata is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Municipality of Pata?
Population about 27,974.
What is the elevation of Municipality of Pata?
DEM 367 m.
Where is Municipality of Pata located?
It is at 5.81480, 121.16390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Municipality of Pata in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-23
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