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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
A 2010 census estimated the population of Kinarut at 18,029. This population consists mainly of [[Bajau]]s, [[Bruneian Malay people|Bruneian Malays]], Kadazans and [[Chinese Malaysians|Chinese]] (of whom most are [[Hakka Chinese]]) <ref name="census2010"/><ref name="kn">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/insite/insite_display/2797|title=Kinarut Weekend Getaway|publisher=[[New Sabah Times]]|accessdate=21 March 2014|author=Wanderlust}}</ref> There is also [[Refugees of the Philippines|a large Filipino refugee settlement]] in Kinarut, which has reportedly caused [[ethnic tension]] among locals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/03/03/did-the-police-walk-into-a-trap-in-semporna/|title=Did the police walk into a trap in Semporna?|publisher=Free Malaysia Today|date=3 March 2013|accessdate=23 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/1654861/Kinarut-s-Philippine-Refugee-Settlement|title=Kinarut's Philippine Refugee Settlement (Map)|publisher=[[WikiMapia]]|accessdate=21 March 2014}}</ref>
A 2010 census estimated the population of Kinarut at 18,029. This population consists mainly of [[Bajau]]s, [[Bruneian Malay people|Bruneian Malays]], Kadazans and [[Chinese Malaysians|Chinese]] (of whom most are [[Hakka Chinese]]) <ref name="census2010"/><ref name="kn">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/insite/insite_display/2797 |title=Kinarut Weekend Getaway |publisher=[[New Sabah Times]] |accessdate=21 March 2014 |author=Wanderlust |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213053036/http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/insite/insite_display/2797 |archivedate=13 February 2015 |df= }}</ref> There is also [[Refugees of the Philippines|a large Filipino refugee settlement]] in Kinarut, which has reportedly caused [[ethnic tension]] among locals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/03/03/did-the-police-walk-into-a-trap-in-semporna/|title=Did the police walk into a trap in Semporna?|publisher=Free Malaysia Today|date=3 March 2013|accessdate=23 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/1654861/Kinarut-s-Philippine-Refugee-Settlement|title=Kinarut's Philippine Refugee Settlement (Map)|publisher=[[WikiMapia]]|accessdate=21 March 2014}}</ref>


== Attractions ==
== Attractions ==

Revision as of 04:11, 6 May 2017

Kinarut
Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese京那律
Kinarut town centre and railway station
Kinarut town centre and railway station
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Coordinates: 5°49′0″N 116°03′0″E / 5.81667°N 116.05000°E / 5.81667; 116.05000
Country Malaysia
State Sabah
Population
 (2010[1])
 • Total18,029

Kinarut is a town in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. It is located about 20 kilometres south of the state capital, Kota Kinabalu, and is one of the stops on the Sabah State Railway. Kinarut is under the administration of the Papar district.

Etymology

Several theories exist as to the etymological origins of the name 'Kinarut'. One such theory is that it refers to a street in the town which was formerly called China Road.[2] Another theory is that it originated from the Dusun word Kinorot which means 'cutting using a knife'.

History

Colonial-era shoplots

Kinarut originally belonged to the Sultanate of Brunei. In the late 17th century, when Sultan Abdul Hakkul Mubin had to withdraw from Pulau Chermin (Chermin Island) during the Brunei Civil War, he built a base in Kinarut at a strategic location protected by two rivers.[3][4] He remained there for ten years as the Sultan of Kinarut, during which incidents of piracy in the surrounding seas decreased significantly. With help from the local Bajau and Dusun people, he managed to counter several attacks from Sultan Muhyiddin.[3]

Demographics

A 2010 census estimated the population of Kinarut at 18,029. This population consists mainly of Bajaus, Bruneian Malays, Kadazans and Chinese (of whom most are Hakka Chinese) [1][5] There is also a large Filipino refugee settlement in Kinarut, which has reportedly caused ethnic tension among locals.[6][7]

Attractions

Ruins of Kinarut Mansion

Kinarut is noted for its weekly tamu, an open air market dominated by native sellers which is held every Saturday. It is also close to Dinawan Island, Lok Kawi Wildlife Centre and the Kinarut Mansion ruins.


References

  1. ^ a b Population Distribution by Local Authority Areas and Mukims, 2010 (Census 2010) Archived 14 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine (PDF; 1,9 MB), Page 138
  2. ^ Richard Nelson Sokial: Colonial Townships in Sabah: West Coast, Homeland Publisher Sdn Bhd, 2012, Page 224-236, ISBN 978-983-40734-4-2
  3. ^ a b Malaysia in History. Malaysian Historical Society. 1956.
  4. ^ Brunei (1968). Report. Printed at the Brunei Press.
  5. ^ Wanderlust. "Kinarut Weekend Getaway". New Sabah Times. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Did the police walk into a trap in Semporna?". Free Malaysia Today. 3 March 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Kinarut's Philippine Refugee Settlement (Map)". WikiMapia. Retrieved 21 March 2014.

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