Nabalu | |
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Mukim, town cum Sub-district of Kota Belud | |
![]() An aerial view of the town | |
![]() Location of Pekan Nabalu in Kota Belud District | |
Coordinates: 6°1′40″N116°27′47″E / 6.02778°N 116.46306°E | |
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Division | West Coast Division |
District | Kota Belud |
Mukim | Pekan Nabalu |
Government | |
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Elevation | 761 m (2,497 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,442 m (4,731 ft) |
Time zone | GMT +08:00 |
Neighbouring towns | |
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]
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]
There are several small village districts within the town, including: