Semporna Peninsula
Peninsula in Sabah, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Semporna Peninsula (Malay: Semenanjung Semporna) is a peninsula in Tawau Division, Sabah, Malaysia. It consists of coastal areas and numerous isolated hills and mountains rising to over 305 metres (1,001 ft).[2][3] The Peninsula is also considered as a volcanic arc of the region with several volcanoes active during the Holocene period is located on the area.[4][5][6]
Quick Facts Etymology, Geography ...
Etymology | Semenanjung Semporna |
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Geography | |
Location | Tawau Division |
Coordinates | 4°32′21.32″N 118°00′53.88″E |
Archipelago | Maritime Southeast Asia |
Adjacent to | Celebes Sea |
Highest point | Mount Magdalena 1,310 metres (4,298 ft)[1] |
Administration | |
State | Sabah |
Demographics | |
Population | More than 119 villages located in 49 dispersed islands around the peninsula[2] |
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