Pekan Nabalu

Pekan Nabalu
Town and mukim
Location of Pekan Nabalu in Kota Belud District
Pekan Nabalu
Coordinates: 6°1′40″N 116°27′47″E / 6.02778°N 116.46306°E / 6.02778; 116.46306
Country Malaysia
State Sabah
DivisionWest Coast Division
DistrictKota Belud
Elevation
761 m (2,497 ft)
Highest elevation
1,442 m (4,731 ft)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)

Pekan Nabalu (transl. Nabalu Town in Malay) is a town and mukim (township) of the Kota Belud District of Sabah, Malaysia. It is located near the foothills of Mount Kinabalu and is a frequent stop for hikers en route to Kinabalu Park. It lies at the tripoint border of the districts of Kota Belud, Tuaran, and Ranau, and serves as a market hub for both locals and tourists.