[57] Kota Kinabalu also hosts numerous national, regional and international conferences or trade fairs every year, including the biennial Sabah International Expo, the Asia Pacific eTourism Conference by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the ASEAN Australian Engineering Congress, and many others. [49] The Chinese are mostly Hakkas and reside mainly in the Luyang area. Jesselton was partially razed by the British during their retreat from the advancing Japanese and suffered further devastation when the Allies bombed it in 1945. Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo is the bustling gateway to acclaimed Kinabalu National Park. The overseas Chinese population also contributes to the development of KK since their immigration in the late 19th century. Please check your download folder. Visit top-rated & … The Japanese occupation of Jesselton provoked several local uprisings notably the Jesselton Revolt but they were eventually defeated by the Japanese. Besides Jesselton, there are also other older names for Kota Kinabalu. [35] Sepanggar island is located north of the National Park opposite Sepanggar Bay. 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It is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia. Penampang district is populated mainly by Kadazans, while Bajaus and Dusuns mainly reside in Likas, Sembulan, Inanam, Menggatal, Sepanggar and Telipok. Non-Malaysian citizens form the largest group in the city with 110,556 people followed by Chinese (93,429), Bajau/Suluk (72,931), Kadazan-Dusun (69,993), other Bumiputras (59,107), Bruneian Malays[50] (35,835), Murut (2,518), Indian (2,207) and others (5,482). [21] Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club near the city centre was built on reclaimed land. [38] Kota Kinabalu is generally isolated from the rest of the country; it is located about 1,624 kilometres (1,009 mi) from Kuala Lumpur in Peninsular Malaysia[39] and 804 kilometres (500 mi) from Kuching in the neighbouring state of Sarawak. Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the Malaysian state Sabah in East-Malaysia, which consists of the Malaysian states Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. In 1950, the population of Kota Bharu was 26,388. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Putatan districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. There are many leisure spots and conserved areas in and around Kota Kinabalu. [34] The smaller islands, mainly uninhabited, are named Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Sulug Island, Mamutik Island and Sepanggar Island to the north. It is the seat of the state government where almost all of their ministries and agencies are based. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Tripadvisor: See 92,295 traveller reviews and photos of Kota Kinabalu tourist attractions. [4] The war in North Borneo ended with the official surrender of the Japanese 37th Army by Lieutenant General Baba Masao in Labuan on 10 September 1945. [103], Outside the city, Crocker Range Park, occupying a stretch of c. 20 x 80 km of the Crocker Range mountain chain to the city's southeast (roughly between Tenom and Tambunan, is a common spot for jungle trekking and camping. [17] The first settlement was on Gaya Island. One of the smaller species of Rafflesia, R. pricei, can be found there. Almost all residents are also able to speak English, especially the younger generation. The park is a recreational spot for tourists and local people. Queen Elizabeth Hospital II was established then after the acquisition of the former building of Sabah Medical Centre (SMC) in 2009. Other public libraries include the Kota Kinabalu City (Regional) Library, Penampang Branch Library and Menggatal Village Library. It is a major tourist destination and a popular gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census;[5] when the adjacent Penampang and Putatan districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725.[5]. Prince Philip Park is freely accessible to the public, while the others need permission. [14][15] In the late 1800s, the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) began to establish colonies throughout North Borneo. District in Malaysia. The Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu provides various sporting and recreational facilities for public use. Classes usually begin at 7 am and end at 1 pm except for boarding schools where classes begins as early as 6.30 am and end at 2 pm. February and March are typically the driest months while rainfall peaks in the inter-monsoon period in October. Kota Kinabalu proper has a population of 579,304, while the larger urban area has an estimated population of 700,000. Kota Kinabalu is well known as live seafood market. There are currently no freeways in the city or in any other part of Sabah. [56] Their original role was often a 'coolie' (manual labourer) and today many Chinese work as shopowners.[56]. Kinabalu International School (KIS) is part of the Federation of British International Schools in South and East Asia (FOBISSEA). We have reviews of the best places to see in Kota Kinabalu. [4] The park was named in honour of the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman. [63] In addition to domestic flights within Sabah and Malaysia, KKIA is also serviced by international flights to several cities in southeast and northeast Asia, as well as Perth in Australia. Kota Kinabalu has two ports: Kota Kinabalu Port and Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP). It can also be used informally to refer to any towns or cities. Understand Kota Kinabalu is a growing city of around 500,000 inhabitants. The first phase covering the area from Tun Fuad Stephens Road to Pantai Road – Tugu Road, Lintasan Deasoka, Kg. With an area of 351 square kilometres, it is the smallest but the most populous district in Sabah. The Hongkod Koisaan building in Penampang is home to the Kadazan-Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA). [18] However that location was found to be unsuitable and in July 1899, Mr. Henry Walker, a Land Commissioner, identified a 30 acres (12 ha) site opposite Gaya Island as a replacement for Gantian. Approximately 8,000 people live there. There are also regular scheduled ferry services to Labuan. The Rafflesia Forest Reserve near Tambunan, which is 30 kilometres away from Kota Kinabalu, is also within the Crocker Range National Park boundary. In 1967, Jesselton was renamed as Kota Kinabalu, Kota being the Malay word for Fort and Kinabalu after the nearby Mount Kinabalu. Day 3 and 4: Kinabalu National Park. Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈkota kinaˈbalu]; formerly known as Jesselton) is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu Central Prison is located in Kepayan. Yet another name was Singgah Mata which literally means "transit eye", but can be loosely translated as "pleasing to the eye". The population of Greater Kota Kinabalu is 629,943, which includes Kota Kinabalu, Putatan and Penampang. [72] It has, among others, a 20,000-seater football (soccer) stadium,[118] badminton, tennis, and squash courts, a gymnasium, an Olympic size swimming pool, a driving range, hockey fields and a new Youth Challenge park consisting of an international standard skate park and indoor climbing centre. It has been certified by the Kota Kinabalu City Hall as a litter-free university.[86]. The population development of Kota Kinabalu as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images). There are six islands off the coast of the city. In Kota Kinabalu lives also a small percentage of Europeans. There are four golf courses in Kota Kinabalu, namely the Sabah Golf and Country Club in Bukit Padang, Kinabalu Golf Club in Tanjung Aru, Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club, and Karambunai Golf and Country Club. There are three public hospitals, six publics health clinic, two child and mother health clinics, six village clinics, one mobile clinic and six 1Malaysia clinics in Kota Kinabalu. [89], There are a number of cultural venues in Kota Kinabalu. [32] The district of Penampang has an area of 466 square kilometres, and is administered by Majlis Daerah Penampang (Penampang District Council).[33]. [4], Kota Kinabalu also features a number of shopping malls. It was called Jesselton until 1967 when it was renamed to Kota Kinabalu, meaning the ‘City of Kinabalu’ which refers to the nearby Mount Kinabalu. A small number of Hindus, Sikhs, Animists, and secularists can also be found. [123], Kota Kinabalu is home to one of Asia's favourite jazz festivals, the KK Jazz Festival. [100] It was conserved in September 1996 by the State Government to assist and foster a better understanding and awareness of the value of wetlands. For the locals it … [49] The city's population today is a mixture of many different races and ethnicities. Set on a 280-acre (1.1 km2) piece of land, it is arguably the largest zoo in Malaysia. Interracial marriages are not uncommon and Kadazan-Chinese intermarriages are particularly common. [88] Other libraries or private libraries can be found in schools, colleges, or universities. Another suggested historical name is Deasoka, which roughly means "below the coconut tree" in the Bajau language. Currently, there are four boarding schools in Sabah. The magazine was launched in March 2009, and was supported by the local government and was referred by Sabah's Minister of Culture, Environment & Tourism, YB Datuk Masidi Manjun, as a publication that will introduce and promote new local musicians while serving up the latest information on the local entertainment scene.[127]. Since the 15th century, the area of Jesselton was under the influence of the Bruneian Empire. Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of the state of Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo. [119], Kota Kinabalu has hosted a number of national sporting events such as the 2002 Sukma Games, international tournaments such as the 1994 Karate World Championships[120] and the 2008 BWF Super Series Masters Finals badminton tournament. First, go to Kota Kinabalu (or KK as it’s known), the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state, located on Borneo’s northwest coast, facing the South China Sea. You can specify minimum and maximum distances up to 999 miles and you can change the distance radius to any number below this. One of these is Signal Hill, which confines the CBD to the shore. The city is defined within the borders of what is the district, formerly the municipality, of Kota Kinabalu. In 2011, the estimated population for Kota Kinabalu was 457375. [111] The Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market (formerly known as the Filipino Market) features vendors selling traditional handicrafts, souvenirs and foodstuffs. Most of the earlier migrants have been naturalised as Malaysian citizens. [48], The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[49]. It is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia. The city was upgraded to city status on 2 February 2000. ", "Adakah Gaya Sekadar 'Singgah mata' Untuk Pembangkang? [8] Greater Kota Kinabalu ranks among the six largest conurbation in Malaysia together with Kuala Lumpur (Klang Valley), Greater Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh and Kuching. [41], During the 1995–2004 period, Kota Kinabalu's average temperature ranges from 26 °C (79 °F) to 28 °C (82 °F). Contents: Subdivision. [70] The city's traffic police headquarters is located along Lorong Dewan near Gaya Street, and the marine police headquarters is located near the city ferry terminal along Tun Razak Road. [27], Being the capital city of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu plays an important role in the political and economic welfare of the population of the entire state. 2023 363,000 There are two district headquarters in the city, the Kota Kinabalu District police headquarters located in Karamunsing, and the Penampang District headquarters. [7] The population of the city/district of Kota Kinabalu is 462,963. Additionally, most Chinese can speak Cantonese, although with widely varying levels of fluency. The city is growing steadily and the urban sprawl extends to the towns of Inanam, Menggatal, Sepanggar, Telipok and south of the district border to Penampang, Putatan, and Lok Kawi. In the 15th century, the area of Kota Kinabalu was under the influence of Bruneian Empire. Among the well-established and prestigious boarding schools in Sabah is Sekolah Menengah Sains Sabah, formally known as Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Sabah (SBPS), which is in Bukit Padang. The park is about a 10 to 15 minutes boat ride away from the city ferry terminal. However, some find it difficult to speak fluently due to a limited vocabulary and the general lack of usage of the English language as a conversational lingua franca among Sabahans as a whole. It is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders, namely conditions affecting the brain. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. Kota Kinabalu proper has a population of 579,304, while the larger urban area has an estimated population of 700,000. [29] Iliyas in turn became the second mayor of the city after taking over from Abdul Ghani Rashid in 2006. The Sabah State Museum, situated near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, is the main museum of Sabah. These events are normally held either at the Sabah Trade Centre or Sutera Harbour resort. Kota Bharu has grown by 4,463 since 2015, which represents a 1.30% annual change. [52] The city also is home to immigrants from Indonesia. [51] Most of the Filipino migrants are Chavacano-speaking Tausūgs (Suluk) coming from the southern parts of Philippines. [40], Kota Kinabalu features a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with constant high temperatures, and a considerable amount of rain and high humidity throughout the course of the year. The Gunung Emas Highland Resort is also nearby. Kota Kinabalu haes a population o 452,058, housomeivver, aften mistaken, even bi maist locals, as a pairt o Kota Kinabalu, locatit side bi side, is the Penampang destrict, it haes a estimatit population o 628,725. [101] The Green Connection aquarium just outside the centre of KK showcases the fish, coral and reptile biodiversity of Sabah, with exhibits on many of the aquatic ecosystems of Sabah. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), founded in 1994, is the largest university in Sabah. It is situated at the place where the Kinabalu Guerrillas were killed by the Japanese army in 1944. Among them are Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School, Kian Kok Middle School, Maktab Nasional and Seri Insan Secondary School.[81]. It is the largest sports complex in the state and has hosted numerous national as well as international sporting events. The Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters is located in Kepayan. The British Crown declared Jesselton as the new capital of North Borneo in 1946 and started to rebuild the town. [30] It encompasses Tanjung Aru and Kepayan in the south, up to Telipok and Sepanggar in the north. On day 3, embark on one of the most exciting journey in Kota Kinabalu by trekking Kinabalu National Park, the first national park of Malaysia designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.Mount Kinabalu is one of the highest peak in Southeast Asia, standing proudly at 4,095 meters above sea level. A number of industrial and manufacturing companies also have plants here, especially in the industrial districts of Likas, Kolombong, and Inanam. The Brunei Malays and Bajau/Suluks are Muslims. In the 15th century, the area of Kota Kinabalu was under the influence of Bruneian Empire. The metro area population of Kota Kinabalu in 2019 was 536,000, a 2.49% increase from … In the 19th century, the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) first set up a settlement near the Gaya Island. The main religions in Kota Kinabalu are Islam and Buddhism, the first one is the main religion the Malays believe in and the second one is main for the Chinese population. MBO Cinemas with a capacity of 1,038 is located in Imago Mall, KK Times Square.[117]. The economy is dominated by the primary sector of industry. Other police stations are found in KKIA, Tanjung Aru, Putatan, and Menggatal. [24], After the war on the edge of bankruptcy, the British North Borneo Company returned to administer Jesselton but was unable to finance the huge costs of reconstruction. [4] It features a golf and country club, a marina, and two hotels. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. [4] It is used for snorkelling. Kota Kinabalu: Dementia is becoming a household word where incidences is increasing with the rise in the ageing population. There are four members of parliament (MPs) representing the four parliamentary constituencies in the city: Sepanggar (P.171), Kota Kinabalu (P.172), Putatan (P.173), Tuaran (“P.176”) and Penampang (P.174). KPJ Specialist Hospital is the largest private hospital with 245 beds. The population of Kota Kinabalu is approximately 452058 The Area of Kota Kinabalu is roughly 352.24 km² (136.00 mi²) The Kota Kinabalu is an city of Malaysia in the Region Sabah of the Country Malaysia [74] Built in 1957, it is the most important healthcare centre in the city and one of three general hospitals in Sabah. Kota Kinabalu. It is a name said to have been given by fishermen from Gaya Island referring to the strip of land that is today's downtown Kota Kinabalu. The new colonial government elected to rebuild Jesselton as the capital of North Borneo instead of Sandakan, which had also been destroyed by the war. Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK both in Malaysia and internationally. The city also elects 9 representatives to the state legislature from the state assembly districts of Karambunai, Inanam, Likas, Api-Api, Luyang, Tanjung Aru, Petagas, Kepayan, Segama, Menggatal, Tuaran, Lido, and Moyog.[28]. The Atkinson Clock Tower near Bandaran Berjaya was built by Mary Edith Atkinson in 1905 in memory of her son, Francis George Atkinson. The internal roads linking different parts of the city are generally state roads constructed and maintained by the state's Public Works Department. [114] Both GSC cinemas hold eight cinema halls each. Other international schools are the Kinabalu Japanese School, one of four Japanese schools in Malaysia and the Kota Kinabalu Indonesian School. This antique steam train service only running on Saturday and Wednesday mornings from Tanjung Aru station to Kinarut station before returning to the former station. Kota Kinabalu is also the gateway to one of the most popular conservation areas in Malaysia, Kinabalu Park. On top of a hill in the city, there is also a freemason hall. United Nations population projections are also included through the year 2035. However, it was destroyed by fire in 1897 by a local leader named Mat Salleh. We have provided a few examples below that you can copy and paste to your site: Your data export is now complete. [16] In 1882, BNBC founded a small settlement in the area known as Gaya Bay, which was already inhabited by Bajau people. Sabah Jazz is set to be held annually. The city obtained city status on 2 February 2000,[27] and prior to this it was administered by Majlis Perbandaran Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu Municipal Council/Kota Kinabalu Town Hall). [21][61] Today, the railway line is known as the Western Line and managed by the Sabah State Railway, providing daily services for commuters, travellers, as well as for cargo transportation. Population of Kota Kinabalu Population of Kota Kinabalu In 2020 2021, the population of the city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is - 579 304people. The current mayor of Kota Kinabalu is Nordin Siman, who took over from Yeo Boon Hai on 1 January 2019. Eventually, Jesselton became a major trading post of North Borneo, dealing in rubber, rattan, honey, and wax. The oldest university in Sabah is Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah which was co-founded by UiTM and Yayasan Sabah in 1973. Several countries have set up their consulates in Kota Kinabalu, including Australia,[128] Brunei,[129] China,[130] Czech Republic,[131] Denmark,[132] France,[133] Finland,[134] Indonesia,[135] Japan,[136] Norway,[137] Panama,[138] Romania,[139] Slovakia,[140] Spain,[141] Sweden[140] and the United Kingdom. 1.200.000 City Day celebration: 2nd of February Where: On the west coast of … There are also two successive inter-monsoons from April to May and from September to October. Kota Kinabalu (poznatiji jednostavno kao "KK") [1] [2], ranije poznat kao Jesselton, jeste glavni grad malezijske savezne države Sabah (istočna Malezija, na ostrvu Borneu).Zapadno od njega nalazi se nacionalni park "Tunku Abdul Rahman", a istočno je planina Kinabalu, po kojoj je grad i dobio ime. Each user is entitled to 10GB of quota with no access time limit every day. Sourced from the Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2010. Among the Chinese, the most commonly spoken varieties are Huiyang Hakka (Simplified Chinese: 惠阳客家话; Traditional Chinese: 惠陽客家話) and Mandarin. Kuching 's 2020 population is now estimated at 611,566. The city lies on a narrow flatland between the Crocker Range to the east and the South China Sea to the west. [60] There are two main bus terminals in the city centre. In the vicinity of Tanjung Aru lies the Kinabalu Golf Club, Prince Philip Botanical Park, KK Yacht Club, and Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Beach Resort. Kuching has grown by 9,139 since 2015, which represents a 1.52% annual change. The Sabah Zoological and Botanical Park (Lok Kawi Wildlife Park) in Lok Kawi, about 20 kilometres south of the city, is the first zoo in Sabah. Kadazan has been considered an endangered language, along with the culture of ethnic Kadazans. The Sabah State Library Headquarters is located on Tasik Road Off Maktab Gaya Road while its main branch in Tanjung Aru is sandwiched between Perdana Park and the Plaza Tanjung Aru along Mat Salleh Road as the main library in the state. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) (ICAO Code : WBKK) is a main hub for Malaysia Airlines and a secondary hub for AirAsia and MASwings. Its main campus is on a 999-acre (4.04 km2) piece of land, on a hill facing the South China Sea at Sepanggar Bay, about 10 kilometres north of the city centre. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. In Chinese, the city is still known as 'Api', which is the Hakka pronunciation for 亚庇 (Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese: 亞庇; Pinyin: yà bì). It may have some connection with the seaside tree with breathing roots that bears the same name". As in most other parts of Sabah, there was also a significant number of illegal immigrants from the southern Philippines - mainly from the Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao - many of whom are not included in the population statistics. [109] Karamunsing, where Karamunsing Complex is situated, is an area that has more computer shops per capita than anywhere else in Sabah. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Putatan districts are included, the metro area has a combin… Japanese forces quelled the rebellion after its leader, Albert Kwok, was arrested and executed in 1944. The main ethnic groups were the Chinese (20%), Kadazan-Dusun (15%), Bajaus (16%), Malays (8%) and Muruts (6%). Recent economic growth has resulted in urbanisation of the city reaching adjacent districts of Penampang and Putatan with a total population of almost 800,000. [7] Many state-level, national-level and international commercial banks, as well as some insurance companies have their headquarters or branches here. There are many live seafood restaurants such as Hua Hing Seafood Restaurant (located at Sedco Complex), Welcome Seafood Restaurant (Asia City) and Hung Xing Seafood Restaurant around the city. If Tuaran and Papar are included, the population is 837,694 (Metropolitan). Explanation: Population totals are adjusted for underenumeration. All five districts in the region together with the districts of Kota Belud and Ranau are within the West Coast Division of Sabah. Police substations (Pondok Polis) are found in Luyang, Likas, Telipok and Babagon. Kota Kinabalu is aften kent as KK athin Malaysie an internaitionally. Please report a case here There are no deaths confirmed in Kota Kinabalu, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. [41] The average annual rainfall is around 2,400 millimetres[42] and varies markedly throughout the year. 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