# Tambunan District, Sabah – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/tambunan/

District · Sabah 

# Tambunan

Tambunan is a district of Malaysia in Sabah. It covers **1,409.7 km²**. 123 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 84 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,410km²
- 84mapped services
- 843 mtypical elevation

## Where is Tambunan?

Tambunan lies in [Sabah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/), [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 6 other districts: [Keningau](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/keningau/), [Papar](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/papar/), [Penampang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/penampang/), [Ranau](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/ranau/), [Tongod](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/tongod/) and [Tuaran](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/tuaran/). By area it is the 68th largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 1.9% of [Sabah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sabah/). The centre of Tambunan is about 1,659 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 51 km from Kota Kinabalu, the main town of Sabah. The centre point is at 5.6884° N, 116.4287° E.

Source: [UNHCR via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mys).

## Things to see in and around Tambunan

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Tambunan: 4 viewpoints; 3 monuments; 1 attraction.

- Mount Trus Madi · viewpoint
- Rafflesia Information Centre · viewpoint
- Sinurambi Tower · viewpoint
- view to tambuan valley · viewpoint
- To Mahua Waterfall · attraction
- Mat Salleh Memorial Monument · monument
- Tugu Pahlawan Tambunan · monument
- Tugu Peringatan Jambori Malaysia Ke-8 Tambunan Sabah · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Tambunan

- Time zoneUTC+8, no daylight saving · Asia/Kuching
- CurrencyRinggit (MYR)
- Country calling code+60
- LanguagesMalay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) · Kota Kinabalu50 km
- Labuan Airport (LBU) · Labuan138 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 18:03).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Tambunan

Open gazetteers list **123 villages, towns and localities** in Tambunan. The largest with a recorded population: Tambunan (29,294). Settlements here lie between about 529 m and 1,160 m above sea level (median 843 m).

- Babagun
- Bagian
- Bolotikon
- Borolungan
- Dar
- Dasaken
- Garas
- Ingaran
- Kaingaran
- Kampong Nukakatan Lama
- Kampong Pomatodan
- Kampong Timbau
- Kampung Bundusan
- Kampung Dalungan
- Kampung Geras
- Kampung Kerokot Laut
- Kampung Kerokot Ulu
- Kampung Kidalamas
- Kampung Kimwarnan
- Kampung Kipaku
- Kampung Kiporing
- Kampung Kirugading
- Kampung Kituntul
- Kampung Kolombuong
- Kampung Kumwarnan
- Kampung Libang
- Kampung Lintubong
- Kampung Lintuhun
- Kampung Lobou
- Kampung Madsangoh
- Kampung Mahua
- Kampung Minonum
- Kampung Nangko
- Kampung Nukakatan
- Kampung Nukakatan Baharu
- Kampung Pahu
- Kampung Pantai
- Kampung Papar
- Kampung Patau
- Kampung Pinawantai
- Kampung Pinsaritian
- Kampung Pukakon
- Kampung Rompon
- Kampung Sintuong Tuong
- Kampung Sinungkalangon
- Kampung Sunsuron
- Kampung Tenompok
- Kampung Tenop
- Kampung Tiang
- Kampung Timbou
- Kampung Tombotuon
- Kampung Totoki
- Kampung Tuhan
- Kampung Tunggaring
- Kampung Tungou
- Kampung Ulu Monsok
- Kampung Watang
- Kerokot Polar
- Kiawayan
- Kirokot
- Kitau
- Kitoring
- Kitou
- Kuala Monsok
- Kumawanan
- Lalapakon
- Ligs Sosopon
- Lintun
- Lotong Ulu
- Mangi Pangi
- Mangkataie
- Mansorulong
- Minonun
- Monsok
- Monsok Tengah
- Monsok Ulu
- Monsokito
- Monsorulung
- Namadan
- Nambayan
- Noduh
- Nupakan
- Pahu
- Pekan Tambunan
- Punti Ngabai
- Pupuluton
- Purutan
- Purutan Laut
- Purutan Ulu
- Rompon
- Rompon Scheme II
- Rugading
- Rumuyo
- Rumuyuh
- Solibog
- Sri Menanti
- Sukung
- Sungai Sungai
- Sunsuron
- Susuon Baru
- Tajur
- Talidus
- Talongan
- Tambatu
- Tambunan
- Tampasak
- Tampasak Liwan
- Tanaki
- Tapai
- Tariwad
- Tenaki
- Tendulu
- Tiang 1
- Tikolod
- Tikolod Ulu
- Tinompok Liwan
- Tobo
- Tonop
- Tontolob Liwan
- Tuhan
- Tungou
- Ulu Kumawanan
- Ulu Monsorulung

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Tambunan

Named natural and historic features inside Tambunan, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

30 rivers and streams.

- Sungai Babagun
- Sungai Beletikun
- Sungai Bulan Bulan
- Sungai Kaingaran
- Sungai Kakogoban
- Sungai Kapagalan
- Sungai Kerokot
- Sungai Kidukarok
- Sungai Kienop
- Sungai Kimwarnan
- Sungai Kitahun
- Sungai Kolo Buong
- Sungai Libang
- Sungai Lotong
- Sungai Mensangoh
- Sungai Monsok
- Sungai Mowa
- Sungai Mura
- Sungai Nando
- Sungai Nukukatan
- Sungai Palagan
- Sungai Pegalan
- Sungai Rompun
- Sungai Sunsuron

…and 6 more.

### Hills and mountains

9 mountains; 1 peak; 1 hill.

- Mt. Trusmadi · 2,605 m
- Mount Trus Madi · 2,464 m
- Gunung Kaingaran · 2,445 m
- Mount Wakid · 2,035 m
- Gunung Alab · 1,953 m
- Bukit Lamas · 1,785 m
- Sungoi Lapan Poring Satu · 1,730 m
- Tikus · 1,106 m
- Pogunsidangan · 1,072 m
- Pahu · 1,044 m
- Tenop Baharu · 1,030 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Hutan Simpan Trus Madi

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Tambunan and the best time to visit

In Tambunan, the warmest month is May (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 2,682 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (334 mm) and the driest Feb (101 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 201 

Feb 23 101 

Mar 23 133 

Apr 24 154 

May 24 220 

Jun 23 255 

Jul 23 249 

Aug 23 230 

Sep 23 259 

Oct 23 334 

Nov 23 280 

Dec 23 265 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tambunan

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kg Lumondou Tambunan · Tambunan 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.71674&mlon=116.40137#map=17/5.71674/116.40137) 

Bank Alliance Bank · Tambunan 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66845&mlon=116.36562#map=17/5.66845/116.36562) 

Petrol pump Shell Tambunan · Tambunan 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.68027&mlon=116.37341#map=17/5.68027/116.37341) 

Hotel Tandarason Resort & Country Club · Tambunan 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.67948&mlon=116.37597#map=17/5.67948/116.37597) 

Mall Ranau Market · Ranau 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.95170&mlon=116.66434#map=17/5.95170/116.66434) 

School Sk Pegalan Kusob Tambunan · Tambunan 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.70462&mlon=116.42808#map=17/5.70462/116.42808) 

College Kolej Komuniti Tambunan · Tambunan 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66847&mlon=116.36530#map=17/5.66847/116.36530) 

Police station JPJ Tambunan · Tambunan 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66879&mlon=116.36610#map=17/5.66879/116.36610) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tambunan

Places mapped inside Tambunan in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals5
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels15
- Schools23
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants31
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Sabah

- Beaufort
- Beluran
- Keningau
- Kinabatangan
- Kota Belud
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kota Marudu
- Kuala Penyu
- Kudat
- Kunak
- Lahad Datu
- Nabawan
- Papar
- Penampang
- Pitas
- Putatan
- Ranau
- Sandakan
- Semporna
- Sipitang
- Tawau
- Tenom
- Tongod
- Tuaran

## Quick answers

- Where is Tambunan?In Sabah, Malaysia
- What borders Tambunan?Keningau, Papar, Penampang, Ranau, Tongod and Tuaran
- What is there to see in Tambunan?Mat Salleh Memorial Monument, Mount Trus Madi, Rafflesia Information Centre, Sinurambi Tower
- What time zone is Tambunan in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Tambunan?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Tambunan?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tambunan?123 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tambunan?Settlements lie between 529 m and 1,160 m
- What is the highest point in Tambunan?Mt. Trusmadi (2,605 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tambunan?February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tambunan?Kg Lumondou Tambunan, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tambunan?Alliance Bank, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tambunan?Shell Tambunan, about 6.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tambunan?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Tambunan?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tambunan?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tambunan?MY1221 (OCHA common operational dataset)