Categories in Jitra
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jitra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 875 | — |
| Shopping | 429 | — |
| Other accommodation | 304 | — |
| Cafes | 242 | — |
| Education | 204 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 195 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 174 | — |
| Car repair | 168 | — |
| Corporate management | 159 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 124 | — |
| Hardware store | 119 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 115 | — |
| Bakeries | 111 | — |
| Religion | 111 | — |
Jitra Facts
| Area | 207.5 km² |
| Population | 113,310 |
| Male Population | 57,159 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 56,151 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +104.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.4% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 24.3, Female: 25.3) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Jitra, Bandar Darulaman, Bandar Darulaman Jaya, Kampung Padang, Taman Tunku Sarina |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.26812, 100.42167 |
| Postal Codes | 06000, 06007, 06009, 06200 |
Map of Jitra
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Jitra Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,489 | 77,381 | 92,556 | 105,142 | 113,310 |
| Population Density | 267.4 / km² | 372.9 / km² | 446.1 / km² | 506.7 / km² | 546.1 / km² |
Jitra Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | +89.5% | +35.9% | +13.6% |
| Kedah | +119.8% | +54.1% | +23.4% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Jitra Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | 24.7 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Kedah | 25.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Jitra Population Density
Population Density: 546 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | 113,310 | 207.5 km² | 546 / km² |
| Kedah | 2 million | 9,465.1 km² | 216 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Jitra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
- 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 Jitra
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Jitra
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jitra
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jitra
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jitra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | 706,607 tn | 6.24 tn | 3,405.3 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 706,607 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,405.3 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.
- 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.
Jitra
Jitra is a town in Kedah, Malaysia. It is located in the Kubang Pasu district and lies in between Alor Setar and Changlun. It is the fourth largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim. World War II, when the Japanese attacked Mal..
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