Living in Keningau
Keningau is a large place in Sabah, Malaysia, home to 77,650 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 10%, #47 of 497), climate-conscious movers (top 25%, #123 of 497), early retirees (top 26%, #127 of 497).
Residents77,650
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport67 km (Kota Kinabalu International)
Nearest city of 100k+72 km
Within 30 km77,600 people
Sea coast42 km
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 620 m
Main railway line19.7 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,622 km
Within 10 km77,650 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 49 min, sunset 11:08
See Keningau on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Keningau
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 49 min and sets around 11:08; in late June it sets around 12:30.
How Keningau ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Malaysia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Malaysia | In Sabah | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #337 of 442 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #398 of 497 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #374 of 442 | #11 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #395 of 442 | #11 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #297 of 442 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #269 of 442 | #7 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #127 of 497 | #4 of 27 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #284 of 497 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #419 of 442 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #335 of 497 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 30 | #383 of 497 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #312 of 442 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #207 of 497 | #17 of 27 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #47 of 497 | #10 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #188 of 497 | #14 of 27 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #238 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #339 of 497 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #123 of 497 | #6 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 24 | #415 of 497 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tenom 35 km
- Bongawan 41 km
- Bandar Nabawan 44 km
- Beaufort 46 km
- Tambunan 50 km
- Papar 51 km
- Kinarut 55 km
- Donggongon 64 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.