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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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