Categories in Pekan
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopParking lots and garagesTire ShopAgricultural ProductionBeverage DistributorDigital Printing ServiceFarmingFish FarmFood and Beverage ExporterFood ManufacturerFood Manufacturing SupplyFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerHoney FarmIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingMachine WorkshopPoultry FarmPrawn FishingWater filter supplierWholesalersBoutiqueBridal shopsChildren and baby clothingClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCity or Town HallCommunity CenterElectrical SubstationFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental Organization
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pekan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Shopping | 139 |
| Education | 132 |
| Other accommodation | 124 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 79 |
| Cafes | 78 |
| Clothing stores | 69 |
| Mosques | 67 |
| Public administration | 64 |
| Corporate management | 57 |
| Religion | 54 |
| Travel and transportation | 50 |
| Car repair | 50 |
Pekan Facts
| Area | 211.4 km² |
| Population | 58,360 |
| Male Population | 29,961 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 28,399 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +51.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.3% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.8, Female: 23.9) |
| Area Codes | 9, 9424 |
| Neighborhoods | Kampung Pancur, Taman Merdeka, Felda Chini, Kampung Jambu, Kampung Beruas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.48360, 103.39960 |
| Postal Codes | 25548, 25564, 25582, 26600, 26607, More |
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Pekan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,642 | 48,678 | 53,893 | 54,458 | 58,360 |
| Population Density | 182.8 / km² | 230.2 / km² | 254.9 / km² | 257.6 / km² | 276 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pekan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekan | +40.9% | +11.9% | +1% |
| Pahang | +97% | +43.1% | +17.5% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pekan Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekan | 23.8 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
| Pahang | 24.5 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pekan Population Density
Population Density: 276 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekan | 58,360 | 211.4 km² | 276 / km² |
| Pahang | 1.5 million | 35,962.9 km² | 42 / 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
Pekan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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 Pekan
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pekan
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pekan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pekan
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
Pekan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekan | 365,735 tn | 6.27 tn | 1,729.8 tons/km² |
| Pahang | 10,160,568 tn | 6.73 tn | 282.5 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
Pekan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 365,735 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,729.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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.
Pekan
Pekan, located on the banks of the Pahang River 50 km south of Kuantan and 280 km from Kuala Lumpur, is the Royal Town of the Malaysian state of Pahang Darul Makmur. Its name comes from a flower, the Bunga Pekan. Pekan is also the name of the distric..
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