Schomburgk Bay
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LocationBeluran District, Sandakan Division, Sabah, Malaysia
| Schomburgk Bay | |
|---|---|
| Malay: Teluk Schomburgk | |
 Schomburgk Bay is located just south of Jambongan Island. | |
  Schomburgk Bay  Schomburgk Bay | |
| Location | Beluran District, Sandakan Division, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 6°35′00″N 117°26′00″E / 6.58333°N 117.43333°E |
| Type | Bay |
| Primary inflows | South China Sea |
| Basin countries | Malaysia |
Schomburgk Bay (Malay: Teluk Schomburgk) is a bay on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. It is located in the Malaysian state of Sabah and borders the Sulu Sea. Administratively, it is a part of Beluran District in Sandakan Division.[1]
The bay covers an area of approximately 100 km2. The coastline on the mainland is densely forested with mangrove swamps. Jambongan Island is located on the north side of the bay. A narrow waterway, which is not suitable for regular shipping due to the shallow water, connects Schomburgk Bay with Paitan Bay.[2]
