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Putatan
City in Sabah, Malaysia
Overview
Putatan is a lively and quickly developing district located just south of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. Known for its local charm, affordable living, and strategic location, it serves as an emerging destination for families and commuters while retaining a laid-back atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sabah
Population
78,340
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.93°, 116.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$615
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$480
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
17.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2716 mm
Internet Speed
212 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
5
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BKI
Distance
1 km
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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 81 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 70/100.
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