Sandakan, Sabah

Malaysia

City5.8402° N, 118.1179° E

Sandakan is a city in Sabah, Malaysia. The recorded population is 439,050.

Population439,050

ProvinceSabah

Coordinates5.8402° N, 118.1179° E

CountryMalaysia

Rank in Malaysia#22 of 21,626

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Nearest Airports

Sandakan Airport

SDKRegional

9.4 km away

Jeroco Airport

MY-0016Local

57.3 km away

Tomanggong Airport

TMGLocal

77 km away

About Sandakan

At coordinates 5.84° N, 118.12° E, Sandakan lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Sabah in Malaysia.

Sandakan has 439,050 inhabitants, making it the #22 most populated locality in Malaysia out of 21,626 registered.

Cities in Sabah

The Sabah region of Malaysia is home to Sandakan and other cities such as Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Lahad Datu. Sandakan has 439,050 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is SDK.

Kota Kinabalu500,421 Tawau372,615 Lahad Datu105,622 Putatan78,340 Donggongon78,086 Keningau77,650 Semporna62,641 Bandar Labuan54,752 Sipitang39,300 Petagas35,844

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sandakan?

Sandakan has a population of 439,050. It ranks #22 in Malaysia by population.

What province or state is Sandakan in?

Sandakan is located in Sabah, Malaysia.

Where is Sandakan located?

Sandakan is located at coordinates 5.84° N, 118.12° E in Sabah, Malaysia.

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