Crocker Mountains
Crocker Mountains (Malay: Banjaran Crocker) is a mountain range extending from the West Coast until Interior divisions of Sabah, Malaysia that separates the west and east coast of Sabah. At an average height of 1,800 metres (5,906 ft), it is the highest mountain range in the state. It is named after the British administrator in North Borneo, William Maunder Crocker.
| Crocker Mountains | |
|---|---|
Crocker Mountains as seen from Ranau–Tamparuli Road. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Kinabalu |
| Elevation | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) |
| Coordinates | 5°45′N 116°30′E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | William Maunder Crocker |
| Native name | Banjaran Crocker (Malay) |
| Geography | |
Crocker Mountains Map showing location of Crocker Mountain range within Malaysia. | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sabah |
| Region | West Coast and Interior divisions |
| Districts | Beaufort, Keningau, Papar, Penampang, Ranau, Tambunan, Kota Belud, Tuaran and Kota Kinabalu |
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