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Lahad Datu
City in Sabah, Malaysia
Overview
Lahad Datu, a gateway to Sabah's world-class rainforests, is a lively coastal town in East Malaysia where commerce and nature seamlessly blend. Local markets, ethnic diversity, and proximity to natural reserves make it a unique base for exploring Borneo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sabah
Population
199,830
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.02°, 118.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
25.1°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2618 mm
Internet Speed
157 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LDU
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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