Facts and Figures :
Place : Kota Kinabalu
Capital : Sabah
Old name : Jesselton
Renamed in: 1968
Longitude : 116.06667°
Latitude : 5.98333°
Population : 354,153, with an estimated metropolitan population of 900,000 (2000 census)
Temperature : Temperatures in Kota Kinabalu varies from 18.75 to 27.9 (Celsius).
Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 270.0 to 909.0 (mm/month).
A brief Description : Kota Kinabalu city is located on the majestic island of Borneo in Eastern Malaysia. The city is the capital of Sabah, a gentle halt of shopping, adventure and travel. Here the travelers are lured as they get a lot of dinning options and numerous things to do. Kota Kinabalu is one of the most fantastic cities that every visitor longs for a trip once in a lifetime. A capital with a warm hospitality invites the global traveler for a cool drive of the place. The city is magnificently festooned with long sandy beaches, virgin coral reefs, tropical rain forests, paradise islands, and the mighty Mount Kinabalu.
Kota Kinabalu is wrapped in the watchful eye of majestic Mount Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is the bustling and colorful gateway to Sabah and a major tourist attraction with all facilities and amenities. International airport, world class hotels, innumerable restaurants and café shops, shopping malls and business districts are all located within a very close proximity of the city. The fast developing and modern city with some 350,000 inhabitants, Kota Kinabalu is one of the top tourist destinations perfect for relaxing, exploring and snorkelling.
