Kudat Division
Kudat district
At the northern end of Sabah, Kudat — also called the Tip of Borneo — is a major centre of the Rungus community. A small STOL airport links it with Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Sabah Tourism Board
Last checked 7 October 2026
Tamu in Kudat
Tamu Sumangkap
Sumangkap (Matunggong), Kudat district
Published market days
Thursday
Days from one source
Tamu Sikuati
Sikuati, Kudat district
Published market days
Sunday
Reported by a community list — unconfirmed
From the blog
- Sunday tamu in Sabah: 18 markets from Gaya Street to Tawau24 October 2026
- Saturday tamu in Sabah: 15 markets from Inanam to Sindumin23 October 2026
- Thursday tamu in Sabah: thirteen markets from Telipok to Sipitang21 October 2026
Places and highlights
The Tip of Borneo (Tanjung Simpang Mengayau)
A headland at Borneo’s northernmost point, about 3.5 hours (215 km) by road from Kota Kinabalu. Sabah Tourism Board
Kampung Bavanggazo
A Rungus longhouse in a valley about 41 km south of Kudat town; the area is known for bead-making and gong-making. Sabah Tourism Board
Kampung Sumangkap Gong Factory
Visitors can watch gongs being made, and groups may see kulintangan (gong ensemble) performances. Sabah Tourism Board
Sources
Last checked 7 October 2026.
- District of Kudat (opens in a new tab)
Sabah Tourism Board · Official · Archived copy (opens in a new tab)
- The Tip Of Borneo – Tanjung Simpang Mengayau (opens in a new tab)
Sabah Tourism Board · Official · 6 June 2023 · Archived copy (opens in a new tab)
- Kampung Bavanggazo (rungus Longhouse) (opens in a new tab)
Sabah Tourism Board · Official · 8 August 2025 · Archived copy (opens in a new tab)
- Kampung Sumangkap Gong Factory (opens in a new tab)
Sabah Tourism Board · Official · 19 September 2024 · Archived copy (opens in a new tab)
District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.