Categories in Kunak
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kunak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Shopping | 74 |
| Education | 53 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 52 |
| Mosques | 36 |
| Cafes | 34 |
| Other membership organizations | 32 |
| Clothing stores | 26 |
| Public administration | 23 |
| Car wash and detail | 17 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
Kunak Facts
| Area | 25.7 km² |
| Population | 52,183 |
| Male Population | 26,720 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 25,463 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +293.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +57.8% |
| Median Age | 23.2 years (Male: 23.4, Female: 23.1) |
| Area Codes | 89 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Kunak, Kampung Simpang Empat, Kampung Kadazan, Kampung Madai, Kampung Hampilan Laut |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.68577, 118.24908 |
| Postal Codes | 91200, 91207, 91209 |
Map of Kunak
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Kunak Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,260 | 23,815 | 33,065 | 49,072 | 52,183 |
| Population Density | 516.2 / km² | 927.1 / km² | 1,287.2 / km² | 1,910.3 / km² | 2,031.5 / km² |
Kunak Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 48.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunak | +270.1% | +106.1% | +48.4% |
| Sabah | +319.5% | +127.4% | +54.1% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Kunak Median Age
Median Age: 23.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunak | 23.2 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 23.4 yrs |
| Sabah | 22.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Kunak Population Density
Population Density: 2,032 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunak | 52,183 | 25.7 km² | 2,032 / km² |
| Sabah | 3.4 million | 74,248.4 km² | 45.4 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Kunak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Kunak
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kunak
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kunak
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kunak
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kunak
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kunak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunak | 335,047 tn | 6.42 tn | 13,043.2 tons/km² |
| Sabah | 21,232,731 tn | 6.3 tn | 286 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 335,047 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,043.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/17 | 9:30 AM | 4.6 | 64.9 km | 33,960 m | 51km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/16 | 12:43 AM | 4.1 | 33 km | 34,960 m | 17km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/14 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 11.4 km | 12,430 m | 34km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/12 | 4:44 PM | 4.6 | 13.7 km | 39,500 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/10 | 7:43 PM | 4.2 | 76.8 km | 54,100 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/08 | 6:26 AM | 5 | 12.9 km | 10,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/08 | 12:51 AM | 4.5 | 54.1 km | 27,800 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/96 | 12:42 PM | 4.4 | 45.7 km | 33,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/94 | 1:43 AM | 5.7 | 63.2 km | 55,200 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/92 | 10:33 PM | 4.6 | 39.3 km | 10,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
Kunak
Kunak is a small town located in the Tawau Division on the east coast of the east Malaysian state of Sabah. It was formerly a sub-district administered under the Lahad Datu District Office, but was made into full district on 1 June 1981. population ..
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