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Sipitang, Malaysia

Sabah · Malaysia

Sipitang is a mid-size city in Sabah, Malaysia with a population of 39,300. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

39,300 Population 29/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
128.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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People

Population39,300
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain128.5 in/yr
Sunny Days106/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population39,300
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates5.0790°, 115.5496°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSabah
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation128.5 inches (3,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sipitang

Sipitang is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Sabah) with a population of 39,300. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 128.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Sipitang

Sipitang has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 20.5° / 29.4° 264.5
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.9° 139.1
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.3° 174.7
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 21.5° / 30.5° 189.5
May 25.8°C / 78°F 22° / 30.6° 292.0
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.8° 283.9
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 21° / 30° 365.4
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.3° 307.4
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.5° 314.4
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 21.2° / 30.2° 395.6
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.9° 326.9
Dec 24.7°C / 77°F 21° / 29.6° 356.1
Sipitang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 106 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days106 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,366.8 sq mi (3,540.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates5.0790°N, 115.5496°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.5"
238% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 6.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M6.0 on Jun 4, 2015.

Jun 4, 2015 14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia M6.0 149 km
Feb 22, 1992 68 km N of Tutong, Brunei M5.2 117 km
Jun 30, 2005 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia M4.5 84 km
Jan 10, 2008 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia M4.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 13.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in

Sipitang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 128.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (6.7").

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Schools in Sipitang

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SK Meritaman - - - -
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chung Hwa Sipitang - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sipitang

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sabah FM - AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Sipitang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Lawas0.0
Sipitang Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sipitang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arked MDS
Pasar Besar Lawas
Sipitang Public Market
Tamu Lawas
Tamu Pekan Sipitang

Hotels in Sipitang

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shangshan Motel

Restaurants in Sipitang

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bacha
D Najah Heritage Restaurant
Dee Dee & Family
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Sipitang

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masjaya Cafe

Clinics in Sipitang

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Lawas Cawangan Sipitang
SFI Clinic

Bus Stations in Sipitang

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sipitang

Gas Stations in Sipitang

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petronas
Petronas
Shell

Banks in Sipitang

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Simpanan Nasional
Maybank

Stadiums & Teams in Sipitang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sipitang

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brunei International AirportBWNLarge Airport
Labuan AirportLBUMedium Airport
Limbang AirportLMNMedium Airport
Keningau AirportKGUSmall Airport
Kuala Kahaba Airport-Small Airport
Kuala Medamit Airport-Small Airport
Kuala Penyu Airport-Small Airport
Lawas AirportLWYSmall Airport
Long Pasia AirportGSASmall Airport
Long Sukang AirportLSUSmall Airport
Meligan Airport-Small Airport
Sipitang AirportSPTSmall Airport
Ulu Tomani Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sipitang

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereja Santo Yohanes Pembaptis Sipitang
Hock Teck Kong Sipitang
SIB Ranau-Ranau

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

🇲🇾 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 Sipitang

What is the population of Sipitang?

Sipitang has a population of 39,300 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,366.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sipitang?

Sipitang 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 80°F in July. The area receives 106 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 128.5 inches.

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