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Donggongon, Malaysia

Sabah · Malaysia

Donggongon is a mid-size city in Sabah, Malaysia with a population of 78,086. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

78,086 Population 406/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
100.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Donggongon

Donggongon

Penampang is the capital of the Penampang District in the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 93,616 in 2010, with ethnic Kadazan as the majority. It contains, or is synonymous with, Donggongon, which as of 2007, had a population of 78,086.

People

Population78,086
Density406/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain100.3 in/yr
Sunny Days154/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population78,086
Population Density406 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates5.9070°, 116.1015°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSabah
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation100.3 inches (2,547 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Donggongon

Donggongon is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Sabah) with a population of 78,086. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Donggongon

Donggongon has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Feb (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 139.2
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.3° 82.9
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.2° 101.7
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33° 125.1
May 29°C / 84°F 24.8° / 33.1° 207.4
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.6° 287.9
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.4° 291.5
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.5° 276.1
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.2° 285.5
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.8° 380.8
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 32° 288.9
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 259.4
Donggongon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area192.5 sq mi (498.7 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates5.9070°N, 116.1015°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.3"
164% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jun 4, 2015 14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia M6.0 49 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 65 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 79 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 72 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 57 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 71 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 118 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 75 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 57 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 68 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 120 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 93 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 127 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 56 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 73 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 71 km
Jul 22, 2025 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia M4.3 112 km
Aug 11, 1995 68 km NE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Tembin Category 2 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in

Donggongon has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Donggongon

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yue Min School
SMK Bahang
SMK Datuk Peter Mojuntin
Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan
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Museums in Donggongon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Double Six Gallery
Ecogarden
Kipandi Park
Lingzhi Museum
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village
Sabah State Museum. Teknologi

Libraries in Donggongon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brother Brendan Dunne Resource Centre0.0
Brother Brendan Dunne Resource Centre0.0
Datuk Wilfred M. Bumburing Library0.0
Datuk Wilfred M. Bumburing Library0.0
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka0.0
Donggongon Library0.0
Junior Campus Library0.0
Junior Campus Library0.0
Sabah State Library0.0
School Library0.0
UMS Library0.0
UMS Library0.0
UMS Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Donggongon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anjung Kinabalu
Fish Market
Fruit Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gaya Street Sunday Market
Gerai Kelapa Bakar (Jalan Sulaman)
kedai runcit
Kepayan Square
Lian Hock Shop
Nga Yen Store
Night Market Area
Pasar Pekan Tanjung Aru
Pasar Pemborong Sayur
Pasar Sembang Kota Kinabalu
Pasar Sembulan
Public Market
Tamu Ikan Putatan
Tamu Kinarut
Tamu Putatan
Tamu Putatan
Tamu Putatan
Terus Maju

Hotels in Donggongon

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bundusan

Restaurants in Donggongon

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5 Star Hainenese Chicken Rice
Bakso C Tata
Beijing Open Air Buffet
Bonda Cafe
Borneo 1st Chicken Rice
BTR Food Centre
Dozo Nanyang Kopi House
Floating Seafood Market Restaurant
Grill Patio
Ikan Boulu Tanpa Tulang 2
Jack & Pot Cafe
Mayflower Restaurant
Mee Sup Pipin 1
Meow Tale
MR BAO
Nutribah
Penampang Chu Chap
Pizza Hut
Soto Satu
Supertanker Restaurant
Sushi King
Tamarind Cafe
Welcome seafood restaurant
Yum Yum Chicky
阿方炭火福建大碌面

Cafes in Donggongon

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casey's Cafe
Cool City
Golden Fish Bataras
LUCKY POINT STORE
Tea Time
Tealive
U-TEA
ZUS Coffee

Gas Stations in Donggongon

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MY #2105264080
MY #2105264082
Petronas
Shell

Shopping Malls in Donggongon

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ITCC Shopping Mall

Gyms in Donggongon

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nutribah SkyGym

Golf Courses in Donggongon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tambunan Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Donggongon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Donggongon

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKILarge Airport
Keningau AirportKGUSmall Airport
Kota Belud AirportSmall Airport
Kuala Penyu AirportSmall Airport
Marak Parak AirportSmall Airport
Ranau AirportRNUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donggongon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basel Christian Church of Malaysia (BCCM) Bundusan
Penampang Guan Ying Ting Buddhist Association
Song En Methodist Church (SAC)
Yld

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

Around Donggongon

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 85
Cafes 22
Bars 4
Supermarkets 15
Banks 4
Hotels 4
Parks 6
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Donggongon

16 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • UMS Aquarium & Marine Museum
🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Pantai Likas
  • • Pantai Pulau Mamutik
  • • Pantai UMS
🕳️ Caves (3)
  • • Cave of Japanese Era
  • • Japanese WWII Tunnel Entrance North
  • • Japanese WWII Tunnel Entrance South
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Bukit Gaya
  • • Bukit Padang
  • • Kopungit
  • • Signal Hill
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Green Nature hydroponic
  • • Signal Hill Observatory Tower
  • • Stone boardwalk sunset viewpoint
  • • Sunset
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

🇲🇾 About Malaysia

Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 31,528,585
Area 329,750 km²
GDP (USD) $399,949,418,753
GDP per capita $11,386
HDI 0.807
Life expectancy 76.7 years
Internet users 97.7%
Urban population 76.4%
Currency MYR (Ringgit)
Languages English, Malay
Calling code +60
TLD .my
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donggongon

What is the population of Donggongon?

Donggongon has a population of 78,086 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 192.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Donggongon?

Donggongon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.3 inches.

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