Categories in Arau
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopTire ShopAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierFarmingFood ManufacturerFood ProducerFood Products SupplierLivestock BreederWholesalersBoutiqueBridal shopsClothing storesDry CleanerJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesSportswear StoreWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationBuddhist templeCity or Town HallCommunity CenterDay Care CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationSoup KitchenCell phone accessory storeComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding Materials Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 344 |
| Other accommodation | 157 |
| Shopping | 154 |
| Education | 129 |
| Cafes | 92 |
| Hotels and motels | 68 |
| Clothing stores | 61 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 60 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 56 |
| Car repair | 52 |
| Religion | 51 |
| Corporate management | 47 |
| Hardware store | 45 |
| Bakeries | 41 |
Arau Facts
| Area | 149.7 km² |
| Population | 68,701 |
| Male Population | 32,315 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 36,386 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +91.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.1% |
| Median Age | 22 years (Male: 22.2, Female: 21.8) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Arau, Uitm Arau, Pauh, Taman Seri Wang, Kampung Ulu Pauh |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.43269, 100.26893 |
| Postal Codes | 02600, 02607, 02609, 06100 |
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Arau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,810 | 48,507 | 56,724 | 63,796 | 68,701 |
| Population Density | 239.2 / km² | 324.1 / km² | 378.9 / km² | 426.2 / km² | 459 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arau | +78.2% | +31.5% | +12.5% |
| Perlis | +81.4% | +33.3% | +12.1% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arau Median Age
Median Age: 22 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arau | 22 yrs | 21.8 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Perlis | 24.9 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Arau Population Density
Population Density: 459 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arau | 68,701 | 149.7 km² | 459 / km² |
| Perlis | 235,138 | 818.7 km² | 287 / 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
Arau Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Arau
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Arau
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Arau
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arau
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
Arau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arau | 433,004 tn | 6.3 tn | 2,892.7 tons/km² |
| Perlis | 1,438,951 tn | 6.12 tn | 1,757.5 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
Arau CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 433,004 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,892.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
* 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.
Arau
Arau is the royal capital of Perlis in Malaysia, with a population of around 20,000. It is located in Peninsular Malaysia, 14 kilometers southeast of the official state capital of Kangar. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial ..
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