West Coast Division

Putatan district

On the West Coast about 16 km from Kota Kinabalu. Putatan and Petagas are described as satellite towns of the city. Sabah Tourism Board

Last checked 7 October 2026

Illustration of rooftops and trees at the edge of town in morning haze, hills and water beyond

Illustration — generated artwork: Rooftops at the edge of town

Tamu in Putatan

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Places and highlights

  • Petagas War Memorial

    Marks the site where 176 Sabahan guerrillas were massacred on 21 January 1944; a memorial service is held there every year. Sabah Tourism Board

Sources

Last checked 7 October 2026.

District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.