Kota Belud
MalaysiaMY
Town and district capital in Sabah, Malaysia
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 Sabah. The town is considered as the unofficial capital and gateway to the heartland of the West Coast Bajau people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,825
- Coordinates
- 6.351, 116.430
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuching
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kota Belud
Part of Malaysia, Kota Belud is a small town. The population is roughly 12,825. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect water sports, nature and sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Kota Belud
Water Sports in Kota Belud
(6)Kota Belud records Bodyboard, Rafting, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming under water sports. It is a direct read of Kota Belud's activity profile. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nature in Kota Belud
(4)Our data lists Desert, Islands, Nature Reserves and Scenic Roads as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kota Belud.
Sports in Kota Belud
(3)Sports in Kota Belud covers Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kota Belud.
Adventure in Kota Belud
(1)On the adventure side, Kota Belud offers Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Kota Belud is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Kota Belud
(1)On the family side, Kota Belud offers Aquariums. All of it is drawn from Kota Belud's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Kota Belud
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Kota Belud through a larger town in Malaysia; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Kuching.
Similar destinations
Places near Kota Belud that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kota Belud known for?
- Kota Belud is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and sports, set in Malaysia with around 12,825 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kota Belud?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Rafting, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming in Kota Belud. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kota Belud?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Kota Belud located?
- Administratively, Kota Belud sits in Malaysia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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