Tabawan Island

Tabawan

Location of Tabawan Island in Darvel Bay
Tabawan

Location of Tabawan Island in Darvel Bay

Coordinates: 4°48′0″N 118°23′0″E / 4.80000°N 118.38333°E / 4.80000; 118.38333
Country Malaysia
State Sabah

Tabawan Island, Tabauawan or Pulau Tabauwan is the highest and largest of a group of heavily wooded islands lying in the southwest quadrant of Darvel Bay (Teluk Lahad Datu), Sabah. It has dual volcanic peaks, and is 275 metres at its highest point. On the south side of the island there is a small bay, or inlet, quite deep, at 25 to 35 metres. It is about 7.25 kilometres from Sebatik Island, which lies to the southeast. For decades, the pearl farm of the island has safeguarded nearby waters to keep thieves and trespassers away.[1]

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Coordinates: 4°48′N 118°23′E / 4.800°N 118.383°E / 4.800; 118.383


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