Tawau ( Malaysian. Tawau ) - one of the areas in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Kalimantan .
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| Tawau | |
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| Malaysian Tawau | |
| A country | Malaysia |
| Included in | Sabah |
| Includes | 4 counties |
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Geography
The region is located in the southeastern part of the state, and covers 14 905 km², which is 20% of the state.
Population
According to the Malaysian Department of Statistics, in 2006 there were 756,800 people living in the Tawau region, representing approximately 26% of the population of Sabah.
Administrative Division
Sabah County. Tawau region is highlighted in green
The Tawau region is divided into four districts :
- Kunak
- Lahad Datu
- Semporna
- Tawau
Transport
The main port and airfield are located in the city of Tawau - the third largest port in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan .