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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.
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District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.
Semporna selected.
Tawau Division
Semporna
Semporna town, on Sabah’s south-eastern coast, is the district capital and is known as the gateway to Sabah’s diving. Visitors usually fly to Tawau, then travel about 82 km by road. Sabah Tourism Board
Listed tamu
No tamu in this district is confirmed in our listings yet.
Places and highlights
- Sipadan Island — Described as one of the world’s top dive sites, with 12 dive points. Sabah Tourism Board
- Mabul Island — Known for macro marine life and underwater photography. Sabah Tourism Board
- Bohey Dulang — An island in Tun Sakaran Marine Park formed from volcanic remains, with a legend about Princess Salamia. Sabah Tourism Board
- Tun Sakaran Museum — Named after former Chief Minister and Head of State Tun Dr Sakaran Dandai, with cultural and historical exhibits. Sabah Tourism Board
Last checked 7 October 2026
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Kudat Division
Sandakan Division
Tawau Division
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.