Living in Sipitang
Sipitang is a large place in Sabah, Malaysia, home to 39,300 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #9 of 497), people who want to live by the sea (top 17%, #60 of 374), retired couples (top 29%, #128 of 442).
Residents39,300
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport71 km (Brunei International)
Nearest city of 100k+72 km
Within 30 km65,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line37.0 km
Border with Brunei47 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,551 km
Within 10 km39,300 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 50 min, sunset 11:11
See Sipitang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sipitang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 50 min and sets around 11:11; in late June it sets around 12:32.
How Sipitang 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 | 53 | #359 of 442 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #433 of 497 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #411 of 442 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #414 of 442 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #128 of 442 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #244 of 442 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #150 of 497 | #6 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 | 63 | #344 of 497 | #12 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 | 28 | #425 of 442 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #390 of 497 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 21 | #417 of 497 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #357 of 442 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #145 of 497 | #14 of 27 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 2 | #297 of 316 | #7 of 11 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 71 | #9 of 497 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #180 of 497 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #342 of 497 | #10 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #380 of 497 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #165 of 497 | #10 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #60 of 374 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 18 | #425 of 497 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lawas 29 km
- Beaufort 37 km
- Bandar Labuan 40 km
- Labuan 40 km
- Tenom 43 km
- Sundar 43 km
- Kuala Penyu 55 km
- Bongawan 60 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.