Sematan (known historically as Simatan) is a small town in Lundu District,

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, Malaysia. It lies approximately west-north-west of the state capital

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, which is a two-hour drive. Sematan is a fishing village looking out over the

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. 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. Accommodation in Sematan can be had at the Sematan Hotel.

Local bus

Climate

Sematan has a

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(Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round and with extremely heavy rainfall in January and February.

Attractions and recreational spots

Telok Melano western view of the seaside

Telok Melano is located at the southern tip of Sarawak, a 15-minute drive away from the town of Sematan.

References

Lundu District Villages in Sarawak {{Sarawak-geo-stub