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'''Tenom''' is a town located within the eponymous district in the [[Interior Division]] of [[Sabah]], east [[Malaysia]] on the island of [[Borneo]]. In the early days of British colonial rule in Malaysia, the town was called Fort Birch.
'''Tenom''' is a town located within the eponymous district in the [[Interior Division]] of [[Sabah]], east [[Malaysia]] on the island of [[Borneo]]. In the early days of British colonial rule in Malaysia, the town was called Fort Birch.


The fertile land in Tenom and the surrounding area has made it primarily an agricultural area. The main crops in the area include [[soy bean]]s, [[maize]], vegetables and [[Cocoa bean|cacao]]. The town is considered the unofficial capital of the Murut community, whose most important festival, the annual Pesta Kalimaran (Kalimaran Festival), is held in the town. It is also the main gateway to other areas within the Murut heartland.
The fertile land in Tenom and its surrounding area has made it primarily an agricultural area. The main agriculture sources in the area are [[rubber]] while [[soy bean]]s, [[maize]], vegetables, [[cocoa bean|cocoa]] and [[coffee bean|coffee]] became the second contributor to the Tenom economy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabah.gov.my/md.tnm/background.html|title=Background (Agriculture)|publisher=Tenom District Council|accessdate=20 March 2016|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20160320134355/http://www.sabah.gov.my/md.tnm/background.html|archivedate=20 March 2016|deadurl=yes}}</ref> The town is considered the unofficial capital of the Murut community, whose most important festival, the annual Pesta Kalimaran (Kalimaran Festival), is held in the town. It is also the main gateway to other areas within the Murut heartland.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

In 2010, the population of Tenom was estimated to be around 55,553.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_Population/files/population/05Jadual_Mukim_negeri/Mukim_Sabah.pdf|title=Total population by ethnic group, administrative district and state, Malaysia, 2010|publisher=Department of Statistics, Malaysia|year=2010|accessdate=3 May 2014|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref> The principal ethnic groups are the [[Murut people|Murut]] (60%), [[Han Chinese|Chinese]] (20%), [[Malay people|Malay]] (10%), [[Kadazan]]-[[Dusun]] (8%), and [[Lun Bawang|Lun Bawang/Lun Dayeh]] (5%).
In 2010, the population of Tenom was estimated to be around 55,553.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_Population/files/population/05Jadual_Mukim_negeri/Mukim_Sabah.pdf|title=Total population by ethnic group, administrative district and state, Malaysia, 2010|publisher=Department of Statistics, Malaysia|year=2010|accessdate=3 May 2014|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref> The principal ethnic groups are the [[Murut people|Murut]] (60%), [[Han Chinese|Chinese]] (20%), [[Malay people|Malay]] (10%), [[Kadazan]]-[[Dusun]] (8%), and [[Lun Bawang|Lun Bawang/Lun Dayeh]] (5%).


Tenom is one of the oldest Chinese settlements in Sabah. The majority of Chinese residents in the town are [[Hakka people|Hakka Chinese]], many of whom are descended from settlers who migrated from [[Longchuan County, Guangdong|Longchuan]] in [[Guangdong]], China. These settlers, who were mostly agriculturalists, were drawn to Tenom due to its rich soil.
Tenom is one of the oldest Chinese settlements in Sabah. The majority of Chinese residents in the town are [[Hakka people|Hakka Chinese]], many of whom are descended from settlers who migrated from [[Longchuan County, Guangdong|Longchuan]] in [[Guangdong]], China. These settlers, who were mostly agriculturalists, were drawn to Tenom due to its rich soil.


In the center of Tenom is a statue to [[Ontoros Antonom]] (1885–1915), who in 1915 led the Muruts against British colonists in the Rundum district of Tenom. The incident is now known as the Rundum Revolt.
In the centre of Tenom is a statue to [[Ontoros Antonom]] (1885–1915), who in 1915 led the Muruts against British colonists in the Rundum district of Tenom. The incident is now known as the Rundum Revolt.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==

Among the primary tourist attractions in the district are the Sabah Agricultural Park (Lagud Seberang Agriculture Research Station), the Tenom Orchid Centre and the Murut Cultural Centre. The town is also known in the tourism industry for whitewater rafting on the Padas River and the coffee factory.
Among the primary tourist attractions in the district are the Sabah Agricultural Park (Lagud Seberang Agriculture Research Station), the Tenom Orchid Centre and the Murut Cultural Centre. The town is also known in the tourism industry for whitewater rafting on the Padas River and the coffee factory.


Revision as of 14:48, 20 March 2016

Tenom
District and Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese丹南
Tenom town centre.
Tenom town centre.
Official seal of Tenom
Seal
Location of Tenom
Country Malaysia
State Sabah
DivisionInterior
Area
 • Total
2,238 km2 (864 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
55,553
 • Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Websitewww.sabah.gov.my/md.tnm www.sabah.gov.my/pd.tnm
Statue of Ontoros Antanom.

Tenom is a town located within the eponymous district in the Interior Division of Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo. In the early days of British colonial rule in Malaysia, the town was called Fort Birch.

The fertile land in Tenom and its surrounding area has made it primarily an agricultural area. The main agriculture sources in the area are rubber while soy beans, maize, vegetables, cocoa and coffee became the second contributor to the Tenom economy.[1] The town is considered the unofficial capital of the Murut community, whose most important festival, the annual Pesta Kalimaran (Kalimaran Festival), is held in the town. It is also the main gateway to other areas within the Murut heartland.

Demographics

In 2010, the population of Tenom was estimated to be around 55,553.[2] The principal ethnic groups are the Murut (60%), Chinese (20%), Malay (10%), Kadazan-Dusun (8%), and Lun Bawang/Lun Dayeh (5%).

Tenom is one of the oldest Chinese settlements in Sabah. The majority of Chinese residents in the town are Hakka Chinese, many of whom are descended from settlers who migrated from Longchuan in Guangdong, China. These settlers, who were mostly agriculturalists, were drawn to Tenom due to its rich soil.

In the centre of Tenom is a statue to Ontoros Antonom (1885–1915), who in 1915 led the Muruts against British colonists in the Rundum district of Tenom. The incident is now known as the Rundum Revolt.

Tourism

Among the primary tourist attractions in the district are the Sabah Agricultural Park (Lagud Seberang Agriculture Research Station), the Tenom Orchid Centre and the Murut Cultural Centre. The town is also known in the tourism industry for whitewater rafting on the Padas River and the coffee factory.

Tenom is the final stop on the North Borneo Railway, which originates in Kota Kinabalu.

References

  1. ^ "Background (Agriculture)". Tenom District Council. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Total population by ethnic group, administrative district and state, Malaysia, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2014.

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