Labuan
MalaysiaMY
Island federal territory of Malaysia
Labuan, officially the Federal Territory of Labuan, is an island federal territory of Malaysia. It includes Labuan Island and six smaller islands off the coast of the state of Sabah in East Malaysia. Labuan's capital is Victoria, which is best known as an offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services via Labuan IBFC since 1990, as well as being an offshore support hub for deepwater oil and gas activities in the region. It is also a tourist destination for people travelling through Sabah, nearby Bruneians, and scuba divers. The name Labuan derives from the Malay word labuhan, which means "harbour".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 95,100
- Coordinates
- 5.280, 115.248
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuching
Overview of Labuan
Labuan belongs to Malaysia and has the feel of a compact city. Its resident count stands at approximately 95,100. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around culture, nature and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Labuan
Culture in Labuan
(11)Under culture, Labuan is tagged with Castles, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches and Docks. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Labuan.
Nature in Labuan
(6)Labuan's nature entries include Beaches, Caves, Desert, Gardens and Islands. It is a direct read of Labuan's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Labuan
(6)Looking for water sports? Labuan has Canoeing, Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Surf. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Labuan.
Sports in Labuan
(4)Labuan's sports entries include Golf, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. It is a direct read of Labuan's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Labuan
(3)Looking for adventure? Labuan has Boat Rides, Escape Room and Treasure Hunts. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Labuan.
Nightlife in Labuan
(3)Under nightlife, Labuan is tagged with Casinos, Events and Festival. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Labuan.
Family in Labuan
(2)Looking for family? Labuan has Aquariums and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Labuan.
Shopping in Labuan
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Labuan.
Wellness in Labuan
(1)Labuan's wellness entries include Spa. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Labuan. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Labuan
(1)Labuan's other activities entries include Fishing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Labuan. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Labuan
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Labuan is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Kuching on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Labuan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Labuan known for?
- Travellers associate Labuan with culture, nature and water sports. It sits in Malaysia and counts about 95,100 residents.
- What can you do in Labuan?
- Labuan is tagged with Castles, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches and Docks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Labuan?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Labuan located?
- Labuan belongs to Malaysia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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