Kiulu, Malaysia
Kiulu | |
|---|---|
Town and Sub-district of Tuaran | |
Kiulu Hall | |
|
Seal | |
| Etymology: Tree 'Tulu' (Small Bamboo) in Dusun | |
Location of Kiulu Town in Tuaran District | |
Kiulu | |
| Coordinates: 6°03′31″N 116°16′54″E / 6.0586°N 116.2817°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sabah |
| Division | West Coast |
| District | Tuaran |
| Administration | Tuaran District Council |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kiulu Sub-district Office |
| • Assistant District Officer | Leprus Giswa Esuvas[2] |
| • DUN | Yang Berhormat Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (GRS-PBS) (Kiulu) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,408[1] |
| Population around Kiulu | |
| Time zone | MST |
| Postal code | 89250 |
| Area code | 088 |
| Neighborhood Area | Tamparuli, Telipok |
| Tamu (Weekly Local Market) | Tuesday |
| Website | https://pdkkiulu.sabah.gov.my/index.php |
Kiulu is a small town and sub-district located on the West Coast of Sabah, Malaysia, under the Tuaran district.[3] The Kiulu area is known for its unique natural beauty, including its flora and fauna, with a river flowing along the route from the town towards Tamparuli town.[3] This area has become a popular tourist destination in the Tuaran district, offering various interesting spots and a wide range of activities to enjoy.[3] Kiulu town is situated 47 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu and 23 kilometers from Tuaran town.[3]
Notable people
- Wilfred Madius Tangau - incumbent Tuaran member of parliament since 2013, also from 1999 to 2008 and incumbent member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Tamparuli since 2025
- Joniston Bangkuai - incumbent member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Kiulu since 2013
- Henry Saimpon - former Sabah FA football player
References
- ^ "Penemuan Utama Banci Penduduk Dan Perumahan Malaysia Key Findings". www.mycensus.gov.my. Archived from the original on 6 June 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Kiulu residents hope new King will visit their villages". www.dailyexpress.com.my. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Latar Belakang Daerah Kiulu". pdkkiulu.sabah.gov.my. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.