West Coast Division district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Putatan

Putatan is a town in West Coast Division district, Malaysia, home to about 78,340 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 64 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 mosques & dargahs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sabah State Mosque (5 km), Sacred Heart Cathedral Complex (6 km) and St. Michael's Church, Penampang (7 km).

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Putatan at a glance

Location
West Coast Division district, Malaysia
Population
about 78,340
Coordinates
5.9258° N, 116.0609° E
Places within 50 km
196 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Putatan

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Churches near Putatan

66 churches within 100 km of Putatan. The closest is Sabah Gospel Church (1 km); the best-known is Sacred Heart Cathedral Complex (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Putatan

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Putatan. The closest is Bukit Kokol, Menggatal (1 km); the best-known is Mount Alab (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Putatan

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Putatan. The closest is Surau Kepayan, Ph 2 (1 km); the best-known is Sabah State Mosque (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Putatan

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Putatan. The closest is Kota Kibabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (1 km); the best-known is Tanjung Aru Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Putatan

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Putatan. The closest is Petagas War Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is Tun Datu Mustapha Memorial (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Putatan

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Putatan. The closest is Kionsom Waterfall,inanam (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Putatan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Putatan
  2. 7 km St. Michael's Church, Penampang · church, West Coast Division
  3. 12 km Kinabalu Wetland Conservation Society · nature spot, West Coast Division
  4. 4 km Sacred Heart Cathedral Complex · church, West Coast Division
  5. 1 km Sabah State Mosque · mosque, West Coast Division
  6. 9 km Manukan Island · island, West Coast Division
  7. 11 km Back to Putatan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Putatan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6466Sabah Gospel Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1029Bukit Kokol, Menggatal (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2124Surau Kepayan, Ph 2 (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1819Kota Kibabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1318Petagas War Memorial Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls718Kionsom Waterfall,inanam (11 km)
    Other attractions1217Persatuan Penganut Dewa Kwan Sheng Tee Chuen (1 km)
    Museums1214Lingzhi Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Mulu National Park, Sarawak (1 km)
    Parks1111De Borneo Water Park (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves510Mamutik Island (9 km)
    Buddhist sites99Peak Nam Toong Temple (4 km)
    Caves23Cave of Japanese Era (2 km)
    Temples33Gurdwara Sikh Temple (4 km)
    Treks22Trail 1.1 (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Mamut Copper Mine (83 km)

    Putatan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Putatan?

    Sabah State Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Sacred Heart Cathedral Complex (church, about 6 km), St. Michael's Church, Penampang (church, about 7 km), Kinabalu Wetland Conservation Society (nature spot, about 10 km), Manukan Island (island, about 11 km), Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (mosque, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Putatan?

    196 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 mosques & dargahs, 18 beaches & coast, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Putatan?

    Sabah Gospel Church, about 1 km by road; SIB Kepayan (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Putatan?

    Bukit Kokol, Menggatal, about 1 km by road; Kopungit (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Putatan?

    Surau Kepayan, Ph 2, about 1 km by road; Surau Istiqomah Taman Olivia (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Putatan?

    Start in Putatan, visit St. Michael's Church, Penampang, then Kinabalu Wetland Conservation Society, then Sacred Heart Cathedral Complex, then Sabah State Mosque, then Manukan Island, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Putatan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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