| Coordinates | 1.8°N 109.767°E |
|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sarawak |
| Administrative Division | Lundu |
| Website | lundudc.sarawak.gov.my |
| Elevation | 1 m |
Sematan (known historically as Simatan)[1] is a small town in Lundu District, Sarawak, Malaysia.[2][3] It lies approximately 67.5 kilometres (42 mi) west-north-west of the state capital Kuching,[4] which is a two-hour drive.[5]
Sematan is a fishing village looking out over the South China Sea. It has reasonably clean beaches, a promenade along the waterfront and a concrete pier into the sea. At the north end, there is a park celebrating early Malay fishermen in the Sematan area.[6] Accommodation in Sematan can be had at the Sematan Hotel.[7]
Local bus
| Route No. | Operating Route | Operator | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| K26 | Kuching-Bau-Lundu-Sematan | CPL |
Climate
Sematan has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round and with extremely heavy rainfall in January and February.
Attractions and recreational spots
Telok Melano is located at the southern tip of Sarawak, a 15-minute drive away from the town of Sematan.[5][8]
References
- ^ "Sarawak Gazette 4 January 1907 Issue No 492 - Monthly Reports - Lundu". 1907. p. 11.
- ^ M. Mohizah, S. Julia and W. K. Soh (2006). A Sarawak Gazetteer. Kuala Lumpur: Sarawak Forestry Department Malaysia and Forest Research Institute Malaysia. ISBN 9832181860. OCLC 85818866. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ^ "Sematan, Malaysia". Geonames. 2010-08-09. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "Families head for pristine Sematan Beach". The Borneo Post. 19 December 2015. Archived 10 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Ling, Sharon (23 May 2023). "Beauty in own backyard". The Star (Malaysia). Archived 17 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Simon Richmond (1 January 2010). Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. Lonely Planet. pp. 429–. ISBN 978-1-74104-887-2. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- ^ Charles De Ledesma; Mark Lewis; Pauline Savage (1 December 2003). Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. Rough Guides. pp. 433–. ISBN 978-1-84353-094-7. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- ^ Churchill, Edward (16 August 2020). "Highway boost for Telok Melano eco-village". The Borneo Post. Archived 3 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 May 2023.