Categories in Sandakan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sandakan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 925 | — |
| Shopping | 664 | — |
| Corporate management | 398 | — |
| Education | 340 | 48 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 255 | — |
| Other accommodation | 246 | — |
| Cafes | 235 | — |
| Car repair | 233 | — |
| Clothing stores | 199 | — |
| Hardware store | 193 | — |
Sandakan Facts
| Area | 231.1 km² |
| Population | 425,887 |
| Male Population | 224,221 (52.6%) |
| Female Population | 201,666 (47.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +327.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.0% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 24.6, Female: 24.2) |
| Area Codes | 8921 |
| Neighborhoods | Pusat Bandar Sandakan, Bandar Indah, Bandar Pasaraya, Sepilok, Bandar Kim Fung |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.84020, 118.11790 |
| Postal Codes | 88558, 88630, 88660, 90000, 90009, More |
Map of Sandakan
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Sandakan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,626 | 180,745 | 259,617 | 396,404 | 425,887 |
| Population Density | 431.2 / km² | 782.2 / km² | 1,123.6 / km² | 1,715.6 / km² | 1,843.2 / km² |
Sandakan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 52.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | +297.9% | +119.3% | +52.7% |
| Sabah | +319.5% | +127.4% | +54.1% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Sandakan Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | 24.4 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Sabah | 22.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sandakan Population Density
Population Density: 1,843 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | 425,887 | 231.1 km² | 1,843 / km² |
| Sabah | 3.4 million | 74,248.4 km² | 45.4 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Sandakan 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 Sandakan
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sandakan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sandakan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sandakan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | 2,464,090 tn | 5.79 tn | 10,664.2 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) | 2,464,090 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.79 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,664.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/18 | 12:40 AM | 4.3 | 45.7 km | 10,000 m | 45km WNW of Sandakan, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/15 | 9:56 PM | 4.1 | 64.5 km | 50,770 m | 64km ESE of Sandakan, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/10 | 7:43 PM | 4.2 | 58.9 km | 54,100 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/06 | 3:11 PM | 4.5 | 82.7 km | 10,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/06 | 2:01 AM | 4 | 46.1 km | 70,800 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/05 | 7:58 PM | 5.3 | 64.5 km | 19,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/88 | 5:06 PM | 5.2 | 30.3 km | 79,400 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/84 | 12:39 AM | 5.7 | 76.5 km | 50,300 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/80 | 2:00 PM | 5.1 | 77.1 km | 51,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/76 | 3:03 AM | 5.3 | 91 km | 33,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
Sandakan
Sandakan (Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈsan daˈkan], Jawi: سنداکن, Chinese: 山打根; pinyin: Shān Dǎ Gēn) formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the second-largest town in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu City, on the north-eastern coast of Borneo in Mala..
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