Where is Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is a city in Sabah, Malaysia. Its population is about 500,421 inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kota Kinabalu located?
Kota Kinabalu is a city in Sabah, Malaysia, located at 5.9749°N, 116.0724°E.
Which country is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu is in Malaysia.
What is the population of Kota Kinabalu?
The population of Kota Kinabalu is approximately 500,421 inhabitants.
What region is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu is located in the Sabah region of Malaysia.
How far is Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur?
Kota Kinabalu is approximately 1625 km from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu is in the Asia/Kuching time zone.
What are the coordinates of Kota Kinabalu?
The geographic coordinates of Kota Kinabalu are 5.9749°N, 116.0724°E.
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