Tamparuli
Tamparuli | |
|---|---|
Town and Sub-district | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | تمڤارولي |
| • Simplified Chinese | 担波罗里 |
| • Traditional Chinese | 擔波羅里 |
Colonial-era shoplots in downtown Tamparuli | |
| Etymology: Temporary suspension bridge | |
Location of Tamparuli Town in Tuaran District | |
| Coordinates: 6°8′N 116°16′E / 6.133°N 116.267°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sabah |
| Division | West Coast |
| District | Tuaran |
| Administration | Tuaran District Council |
| Government | |
| • Body | Tamparuli Sub-district Office |
| • Assistant District Officer | Hannevy W Harry |
| • DUN | Yang Berhormat Datuk Jahid Jahim |
| Area | |
• Total | 499.00 km2 (192.665 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 40,502 |
| The population around Tamparuli only and does not include the whole sub-district of Tamparuli. | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| Postal code | 8925X |
| Area code | 088 |
| Neighborhood Area | Tuaran, Topokon, Kiulu, Pekan Nabalu |
| Tamu (Weekly Local Market) | Wednesday |
| Website | ww2 |
Tamparuli is a town and sub-district located in the Tuaran District of Sabah, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It is approximately 38 kilometres northeast of Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah. The town is known for its scenic landscapes, which include hills, rivers, and surrounding rural areas, making it a picturesque location. It is famous for its proximity to the Tamparuli Suspension Bridge, a popular tourist attraction. The Tamparuli Suspension Bridge became even more iconic after the creation of the "Tamparuli Bridge Song" by Justin Lusah. Tamparuli is also known for its local culture and is a gateway for visitors heading to the highlands, such as the popular Kundasang area and Mount Kinabalu. The town is known for its food, especially the "Tamparuli Noodles," a local delicacy. It also serves as a stop on the way to Kiulu, a popular whitewater rafting destination for domestic and international tourists.
The convenience of the new Tamparuli Point shopping site is helping Tamparuli grow. The most famous landmark in Tamparuli is a long hanging bridge; another bridge built safer and more compatible for motor traffic spans the river far below the hanging bridge and is flooded during heavy rain. A portion of the motor bridge was destroyed by floods in 1954 but was built not long after.