Nabalu (town)

Nabalu
Mukim, town cum Sub-district of Kota Belud
An aerial view of the town
Seal
Location of Pekan Nabalu in Kota Belud District
Nabalu
Coordinates: 6°1′40″N116°27′47″E / 6.02778°N 116.46306°E / 6.02778; 116.46306
Country	Malaysia
State	Sabah
Division	West Coast Division
District	Kota Belud
Mukim	Pekan Nabalu
Government
•  DUN	Joniston Bangkuai (GRS-PBS) Kiulu Gabungan Rakyat Sabah Ewon Benedick (PH-UPKO) (Kadamaian)
Elevation	761 m (2,497 ft)
Highest elevation	1,442 m (4,731 ft)
Time zone	GMT +08:00
Neighbouring towns	Kundasang Tamparuli Kiulu
Weekly morning market	Every Thursday

Nabalu (Malay : Pekan Nabalu) or known as Nabalu Town is a small town located near the foothills of Mount Kinabalu within the Kota Belud District along its tripoint border with Tuaran as well as Ranau districts in Sabah, Malaysia. ^[1] Several restaurants located within the vicinity with the view of the mountain. ^[2] A primary school named SK. Dalas, Kota Belud also located nearby which is the main education centre for the residents of Nabalu townspeople. ^[3]

Agriculture, handicrafts, and clothes markets are the main sources of income for the people of the town. ^{[4] [5]} Tourism is another important source of income. ^{[6] [7]}

History

Nabalu Town("pekan" means town) was a "toilet stop" for tourists heading to Kinabalu Park and has flourished since. It is located 12 kilometres from the national park and many tourists stop here for a break in their journey or for breakfast. ^[5]

In September 2023, the town was visited by the 16th Queen consort of Malaysia, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah during the Kembara Kenali Borneo royal visits. ^[8]

Village districts

There are several small village districts within the town, including:

• Pekan Nabalu, the centre
• Kampung Dalas, the location of Sk. Dalas and Kampung Dalas Siba (downhill) ^[3]
• Kg. Taginambur
• Kampung Sokid Pekan Nabalu including St. Philip Neri church, and Pekan Nabalu
• Kg. Giok
• Kampung Siba Pekan Nabalu including SIB Pekan Nabalu church

See also

• Nabalu - a plant sharing the name of the town
• Kundasang - a neighboring town

References

1. Jamie (8 July 2024). "This Glowing Rainbow Arch Over Gunung Kinabalu Will Make You Wanna Book a Flight to Sabah ASAP!". World of Buzz. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
2. "Pekan Nabalu". Sabah Tourism. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
3. "Statistik dan Data SK DALAS KOTA BELUD" [SK DALAS KOTA BELUD Statistic and Information]. app.pandai.org (in Malay). Malaysia. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
4. "NABALU TOWN [PEKAN NABALU]". e-tawau. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
5. "Nabalu, the mid-way stop to Kinabalu Park". MySabah.com. 31 March 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
6. "Pekan Nabalu [Mount Kinabalu]". kotakinabalu.info. 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2025– via visitmalaysia.info.
7. "Pineapple and Fruits Festival at Pekan Nabalu proposed". The Borneo Post. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
8. "Senda gurau Permaisuri sentuh hati peniaga, pengunjung Pekan Nabalu" [The Queen's joke touched the hearts of traders and visitors of Nabalu Town] (in Malay). Bernama. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2025– via Astro Awani.

5°59′32.6″N116°35′08.8″E / 5.992389°N 116.585778°E / 5.992389; 116.585778