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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Alor Setar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,518 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 1,396 | 20 years |
| Corporate management | 677 | — |
| Cafes | 630 | — |
| Car repair | 546 | — |
| Other accommodation | 528 | — |
| Education | 496 | 63 years |
| Clothing stores | 466 | 19 years |
| Hardware store | 393 | — |
| Beauty salons | 354 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 352 | — |
| Electronics stores | 350 | 11 years |
Alor Setar Facts
| Area | 444.1 km² |
| Population | 377,564 |
| Male Population | 188,748 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 188,816 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +93.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.5% |
| Median Age | 27.6 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 28.3) |
| Area Codes | 4, 4700, 4702, 4705 |
| Neighborhoods | Bandar Alor Setar, Kampung Lubok Peringgi, Alor Malai, Pekan Simpang Kuala, Taman Rakyat Mergong |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.12104, 100.36014 |
| Postal Codes | 05000, 05050, 05100, 05150, 05200, More |
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Alor Setar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,469 | 263,198 | 313,322 | 350,780 | 377,564 |
| Population Density | 440.2 / km² | 592.7 / km² | 705.6 / km² | 789.9 / km² | 850.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alor Setar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar | +79.5% | +33.3% | +12% |
| Kedah | +119.8% | +54.1% | +23.4% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alor Setar Median Age
Median Age: 27.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar | 27.6 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Kedah | 25.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alor Setar Population Density
Population Density: 850 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar | 377,564 | 444.1 km² | 850 / km² |
| Kedah | 2 million | 9,465.1 km² | 216 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alor Setar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Alor Setar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Alor Setar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Alor Setar
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Alor Setar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Alor Setar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Alor Setar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar | 2,310,995 tn | 6.12 tn | 5,204.2 tons/km² |
| Kedah | 12,649,101 tn | 6.18 tn | 1,336.4 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Alor Setar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,310,995 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,204.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Alor Setar
Alor Setar, (Jawi: الور ستار; formerly Alor Star from 2004-2008) is the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia; which is the second largest city in the state after Sungai Petani, Kedah (taking over the position in 2010); important cities in the west coast ..
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