Dalas, Kota Belud also located nearby which became the main education centre for the residents of Nabalu townspeople.

[3] Agriculture, handicrafts, and clothes markets are the main sources of income for the people of the town.

Nabalu town is located within 12 kilometres from the national park with many tourists usually stop here for a break on their journey or taking breakfast.

[5] In September 2023, the town was visited by the 16th Queen consort of Malaysia, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah during the "Kembara Kenali Borneo" royal visits.

[8] There are several small village fractions in Pekan Nabalu among them; This Sabah location article is a stub.