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Sabah district map

Sabah has 27 districts across five divisions. Pick a district to see which tamu we list there, what the official tourism pages highlight, and where to read more.

Map of Sabah’s 27 districts
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District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.

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Kudat Division

Kudat

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

Listed tamu

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

Last checked 7 October 2026

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District boundaries come from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and are simplified for display, so use them as a guide rather than a survey. Highlights are paraphrased from the Sabah Tourism Board’s district pages, each linked as a source; tamu counts come from our own listings.