Ranau
This town in Sabah on the Malaysian part of Borneo, Ranau sits close to mountains and within reach of water, with road connections to Kota Kinabalu and the east coast of Sabah. The wider region includes a UNESCO World Heritage site. It serves as the district capital and a practical base for exploring the surrounding highland interior.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population19,294
- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Ranau: quick answers
Where is Ranau?
Ranau is in Malaysia, about 65 km41 miles in a straight line from Kota Kinabalu.
How do you get to Ranau?
The nearest airport is Ranau (RNU), about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ranau?
The warmest month is April, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is October, with about 189 mm7.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ranau?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ranau?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Tuaran, Kota Belud and Tamparuli.