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Ranau District, Administrative district in West Coast, Malaysia

Ranau District extends across 3,608 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 1,176 meters above sea level in Sabah state.

The district name originates from the Dusun word 'ranahon', referring to the paddy fields that sustained local communities through generations of rice cultivation.

The Kadazan-Dusun people represent the main ethnic group in Ranau District, maintaining their traditional practices and celebrating the annual Tadau Kaamatan harvest festival.

The district contains 14 sub-districts and 87 villages, with Ranau Town functioning as the administrative center for government services and commerce.

The Mamut Copper Mine operated in Ranau District from 1975 to 1999, establishing itself as a major source of copper, gold, and silver in Malaysia.

Location: West Coast

Shares border with: Beluran District, Telupid District, Tongod District, Malaysia, Tambunan District, Tuaran District, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu District

GPS coordinates: 5.96667,116.68333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:07

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