Silawa
Silawa is an astronomical station in Sabah, Malaysia. Silawa is situated nearby to Bait Island, as well as near Larapan Island.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bait Island and Silawa Island.
Bait Island
Island
Bait Island is an island located near Semporna in the Tawau Division, Sabah, Malaysia. The predominant languages spoken in this island are Javanese and Malay language and its currency is Malaysian ringgit. Bait Island is situated 3 km west of Silawa.
Silawa Island
Islet
Silawa Island is a Malaysian island located in the Celebes Sea on the state of Sabah. The latitude of Silawa Island is 4°34'25.68". The longitude is 118°34'44.05". Silawa Island is situated 2½ km north of Silawa.
Larapan Island
Island
Larapan Island is a Malaysian island located in the Celebes Sea on the state of Sabah. The island is one of the many islands in Malaysia and has been under Sabah Provincial management of Malaysia. Larapan Island is situated 3 km northeast of Silawa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Semporna.
Semporna
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Semporna is a city on east coast of Sabah. It has a population of around 135,000. While there is not much to see and do in Semporna itself, it is frequently used as a gateway for diving and snorkeling trips to the nearby islands of Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai, Mataking, Maiga and others.
Silawa
- Type: Astronomical station
- Location: Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
4.5489° or 4° 32′ 56″ northLongitude
118.5773° or 118° 34′ 38″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
6PPWGHXG+HWGeoNames ID
7064110
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Silawa” goes by many names.
- Malay: “Silawa”
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Localities in the Area
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