Living in Kudat
Kudat is a large place in Sabah, Malaysia, home to 32,393 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 32%, #155 of 497), nature lovers (top 32%, #159 of 497), people who want to live by the sea (top 43%, #160 of 374).
Residents32,393
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport136 km (Kota Kinabalu International)
Nearest city of 100k+128 km
Within 30 km32,400 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line133.3 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,725 km
Within 10 km32,393 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 43 min, sunset 11:03
See Kudat on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kudat
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Sulu Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 43 min and sets around 11:03; in late June it sets around 12:30.
How Kudat 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 21 | #468 of 497 | #21 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 65 | #240 of 497 | #14 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 | 54 | #446 of 497 | #20 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #454 of 497 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #461 of 497 | #21 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #159 of 497 | #16 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 | 47 | #155 of 497 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #220 of 497 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #412 of 497 | #17 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 20 | #445 of 497 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #294 of 497 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #160 of 374 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #462 of 497 | #21 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bandau 42 km
- Kota Belud 74 km
- Kampung Kundassang 104 km
- Ranau 105 km
- Kota Kinabalu 131 km
- Donggongon 135 km
- Petagas 138 km
- Tambunan 138 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.