West Coast Division

It also has approximately 30% of Sabah's total population,[1] with the main indigenous inhabitants comprising the Bajau, Bisaya, Bruneian Malay, Dusun, Illanun, Kadazan and Kedayan,[2] as well with a significant numbers of Chinese.

[1] Kota Kinabalu Harbour is the main sea ports in the state's capital with an estimate size of 1,440 kilometres long coast.

The Kota Kinabalu International Airport serves as the main gateway into the state by air.

[5] The division into residencies was maintained when North Borneo became a Crown Colony after World War II.

The resident's post was also abolished, as Sabah's municipal administration is in the hands of the district officers.