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Merchang Facts
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Population | 5,356 |
| Male Population | 2,847 (53.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,509 (46.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +66.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 23.2, Female: 23.5) |
| Area Codes | 9 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.03850, 103.29720 |
| Postal Codes | 21610 |
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Merchang Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,220 | 4,191 | 4,625 | 5,002 | 5,356 |
| Population Density | 314.1 / km² | 408.9 / km² | 451.2 / km² | 488 / km² | 522.5 / km² |
Merchang Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchang | +55.3% | +19.4% | +8.2% |
| Terengganu | +42.6% | +14.3% | +2.8% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Merchang Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchang | 23.3 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Terengganu | 21.3 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Merchang Population Density
Population Density: 523 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchang | 5,356 | 10.3 km² | 523 / km² |
| Terengganu | 4,167 | 29.9 km² | 139 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Merchang Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Merchang
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Merchang CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchang | 29,519 tn | 5.51 tn | 2,879.9 tons/km² |
| Terengganu | 23,761 tn | 5.7 tn | 794.9 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 29,519 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,879.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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.
Merchang
Merchang (est. pop. (2000 census): 3,170) is a town located in a sub-district (Malay: mukim) of the same name in Marang District, Terengganu, Malaysia. Fishery (including oyster cultivation) and agriculture are the main economic activities in Merchan..
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