Tawau Division

Tawau district

Sabah’s third-largest town, formerly spelled Tawao, on the east coast bordering North Kalimantan. Communities named include the Bajau, Suluk, Ida’an, Tidong, Cocos, Murut and Lun Bawang. Sabah Tourism Board

Last checked 7 October 2026

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Illustration of a seaside town seen from above, boats on the water

Illustration — generated artwork: A seaside town from above

Tamu in Tawau

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Places and highlights

  • Tawau Tanjung Market

    With 6,000 stalls, said to be Malaysia’s largest indoor market. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Columnar basalt, Balung Cocos

    Under an hour from Tawau town; described as the only such formation in Malaysia. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Tawau Hills Park

    Best known for its giant yellow meranti trees. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Teck Guan Cocoa Village

    A “bean to bar” tour of Sabah’s cocoa industry. Sabah Tourism Board

Sources

Last checked 7 October 2026.

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