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Kota Belud

Sabah, Malaysia · Asia

About Kota Belud

Kota Belud sits on the route: 45 minutes from Bandau, 34km from Mount Kinabalu (Kinabalu National Park).

Kota Belud is a town located in Sabah, Malaysia. With a population of 12,825, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kota Belud sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuching time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kota Belud to your route.

About Kota Belud

Kota Belud (Malay: Pekan Kota Belud) is the capital of the Kota Belud District in the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 8,392 in 2010. It is roughly at the midpoint of the federal highway connecting the state capital, Kota Kinabalu, and Kudat, near the northern tip of

Read more Sabah. The town is considered as the unofficial capital and gateway to the heartland of the West Coast Bajau people. Kota Belud's population is divided between the Bajau-Sama (including Illanun) and Dusun peoples. There is a Chinese minority, which consists mainly of Hakkas. It is noted for its open air market, or tamu, which is held every Sunday. Once a year, the tamu is held on a much larger scale. During this time, it is known as the Tamu Besar or Grand Market. A 520 feet (160 m) bailey bridge was opened on 12 November 1962, following three months of construction. It was opened by Governor William Goode.

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Where is Kota Belud located?

Kota Belud is located in Sabah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 6.3510 latitude, 116.4305 longitude.

What is the population of Kota Belud?

Kota Belud has a population of approximately 12,825 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
12,825
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Sabah
Timezone
Asia/Kuching
Coordinates
6.3510, 116.4305

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kota Belud

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Mount Kinabalu (Kinabalu National Park)

Southeast Asia's highest peak at 4,095 meters in Malaysian Borneo, a UNESCO site with extraordinary biodiversity and Via Ferrata climbing.

34 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Desa Dairy Farm

A working dairy on the slopes below Mount Kinabalu where cattle graze fenced green pasture at 1,200 metres, an incongruous alpine scene locals call the New Zealand of Sabah. Milking is open to visitors each afternoon.

41 km · about 50 min drive

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kota Belud.

Bandau

🇲🇾 Malaysia

40 km awayPop. 8,716

Kampung Kundassang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

44 km awayPop. 11,251

Ranau

🇲🇾 Malaysia

51 km awayPop. 19,294

Inanam

🇲🇾 Malaysia

52 km awayPop. 3,604

Kota Kinabalu

🇲🇾 Malaysia

58 km awayPop. 500,421

Donggongon

🇲🇾 Malaysia

61 km awayPop. 78,086

Putatan

🇲🇾 Malaysia

62 km awayPop. 78,340

Petagas

🇲🇾 Malaysia

64 km awayPop. 35,844

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