Nabalu ( en: ''Nabalu Town'') or better known as Pekan Nabalu is a small town that is the main focus of visitors to see

Mount Kinabalu Mount Kinabalu ( ms, Gunung Kinabalu, Dusun language, Dusun: ''Gayo Ngaran or Nulu Nabalu'') is the highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia. With an elevation of , it is List of islands by highest point, third-highest peak of an island on Eart ...

in its entirety. The variety of restaurants and the fresh weather, also the view that shows

as a whole are the main reasons why many tourists come to visit Pekan Nabalu. Agriculture, handicrafts, and selling clothes are the main sources of income for the people of Pekan Nabalu. No wonder Pekan Nabalu is a fruit shopping center, Handicrafts and a popular stopover in the area before continuing the journey. Therefore, tourism is the most important source of income for the people in Pekan Nabalu.

History

Pekan Nabalu ''(“pekan” means town)'' is used to be a “toilet stop” for tourists heading to

Kinabalu Park Kinabalu Park ( ms, Taman Kinabalu), established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its "outstanding universal values" and the role as one of ...

. Now this small town is flourishing and become a “must stop” for tourists. Pekan Nabalu is only 12 KM before

, so a lot of tourists stop here for toilet break or breakfast.

Village fraction

There are several small village fractions in Pekan Nabalu among them; * Pekan Nabalu ''(Center)'' * Kampung Balabakan Pekan Nabalu * Kg. Taginambur * Kampung Sokid Pekan Nabalu ''(One area with St. Philip Neri church, Pekan Nabalu)'' * Kg. Giok * Kampung Siba Pekan Nabalu ''(One area with SIB Pekan Nabalu church)''

References

Towns in Sabah Landforms of Sabah Tourist attractions in Sabah Valleys of Malaysia {{Sabah-geo-stub

History

Village fraction

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