Kota Kinabalu, Capital city in Sabah, Malaysia
Located on the northwest coast of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu extends along the South China Sea with Mount Kinabalu creating a distinct backdrop to the city.
The British North Borneo Company established a settlement in 1882, naming it Jesselton until 1967 when it became Kota Kinabalu after Malaysian independence.
The Sabah State Museum presents collections from 32 ethnic groups, displaying traditional clothing, hunting tools, musical instruments, and ceremonial objects from Borneo tribes.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport connects to major Asian cities, while the central district contains numerous hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers within walking distance.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park comprises five islands near the city center, offering opportunities for snorkeling among coral reefs and tropical fish.
Location: West Coast
Inception: 1882
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Part of: Sabah
Website: https://dbkk.sabah.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 5.97801,116.07290
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
Jesselton Point Waterfront
1.5 km
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
4.3 km
Likas Stadium
2.6 km
Atkinson Clock Tower
676 m
Sabah Museum
1.9 km
Sutera Harbour
1.9 km
Jesselton Freemason Hall
621 m
Sabah State Mosque
2.1 km
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu
1.5 km
Plaza Shell
208 m
Sabah Tourism Board
344 m
Kota Kinabalu Wetland
1.7 km
Double Six Monument
2.1 km
Aeropod
3.8 km
Jesselton Quay
1.7 km
Pu Tuo Si Temple
5.1 km
Wisma Tun Fuad Stephens
1.1 km
North Borneo War Memorial
457 m
Sabah Art Gallery
2.9 km
Sabah State Library
2.3 km
Jesselton Residences
1.3 km
Tanjung Aru Library
3.7 km
Peak Nam Toong Temple
3.1 km
Sabah Islamic Civilisation Museum
1.6 km
Che Sui Khor Pagoda
1.2 km
Tanjung Aru Beach
4.6 km
Gurudwara Sahib Kota Kinabalu
2.5 km
The Green Connection
1.7 kmReviews
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