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Tawau
City in Sabah, Malaysia
Overview
Tawau is a coastal city in Sabah, Malaysia, known for its multicultural vibe, busy markets, and access to rich natural attractions like Tawau Hills Park. As a gateway to the world-famous diving islands off Semporna, Tawau appeals to nature enthusiasts and foodies alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sabah
Population
113,809
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.24°, 117.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
63
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
41
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost
$527
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$430
Cashless
47
English
45
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
24.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2489 mm
Internet Speed
134 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TWU
Distance
27 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 112 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 66/100.
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