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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 in its entirety.[1] The variety of restaurants and the fresh weather, also the view that shows Mount Kinabalu as a whole are the main reasons why many tourists come to visit Pekan Nabalu.[2]

Pekan Nabalu
Town and Mukim
Country	Malaysia
State	Sabah
Division	West Coast Division
Districts	Kota Belud, Tuaran, Ranau
Government
• DUN	Yang Berhormat Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (GRS-PBS) (Kiulu)
Weekly morning market	Every Thursday

Agriculture, handicrafts, and selling clothes are the main sources of income for the people of Pekan Nabalu.[3] No wonder Pekan Nabalu is a fruit shopping center, Handicrafts and a popular stopover in the area before continuing the journey.[4] Therefore, tourism is the most important source of income for the people in Pekan Nabalu.[5]

History

Pekan Nabalu (“pekan” means town) is used to be a “toilet stop” for tourists heading to Kinabalu Park. Now this small town is flourishing and become a “must stop” for tourists. Pekan Nabalu is only 12 KM before Kinabalu Park, so a lot of tourists stop here for toilet break or breakfast.[6]

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)

See also

• Nabalu corneri (Plant in Borneo)

References

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