Categories in Semporna
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Semporna
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Other accommodation | 188 |
| Shopping | 148 |
| Hotels and motels | 139 |
| Education | 104 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 102 |
| Mosques | 87 |
| Cafes | 74 |
| Other membership organizations | 64 |
| Travel agencies | 55 |
| Clothing stores | 51 |
| Travel and transportation | 51 |
Semporna Facts
| Area | 82.6 km² |
| Population | 135,790 |
| Male Population | 68,196 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 67,594 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +321.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +60.8% |
| Median Age | 18.5 years (Male: 18.5, Female: 18.4) |
| Area Codes | 89 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Semporna, Taman Bandar Semporna, Kampung Tagasan Tani, Semporna, Mabul Island |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.48178, 118.61119 |
| Postal Codes | 88550, 88551, 91300, 91307, 91308, More |
Map of Semporna
Interactive Map
Semporna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,242 | 58,896 | 84,469 | 126,608 | 135,790 |
| Population Density | 390.5 / km² | 713.4 / km² | 1,023.1 / km² | 1,533.5 / km² | 1,644.7 / km² |
Semporna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semporna | +292.7% | +115% | +49.9% |
| Sabah | +319.5% | +127.4% | +54.1% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Semporna Median Age
Median Age: 18.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semporna | 18.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Sabah | 22.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Semporna Population Density
Population Density: 1,645 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semporna | 135,790 | 82.6 km² | 1,645 / km² |
| Sabah | 3.4 million | 74,248.4 km² | 45.4 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Semporna 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 Semporna
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Semporna
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Semporna
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Semporna
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Semporna
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Semporna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semporna | 674,036 tn | 4.96 tn | 8,163.9 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) | 674,036 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,163.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 | 53.3 km | 33,960 m | 51km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/16 | 12:43 AM | 4.1 | 52 km | 34,960 m | 17km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/14 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 34.7 km | 12,430 m | 34km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/12 | 4:44 PM | 4.6 | 46.6 km | 39,500 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/08 | 6:26 AM | 5 | 50.3 km | 10,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/08 | 12:51 AM | 4.5 | 41 km | 27,800 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/03 | 6:44 PM | 4.9 | 88.6 km | 33,000 m | Celebes Sea | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/96 | 12:42 PM | 4.4 | 45.6 km | 33,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/94 | 1:43 AM | 5.7 | 68.3 km | 55,200 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/92 | 10:33 PM | 4.6 | 57.4 km | 10,000 m | Sabah, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
Semporna
Semporna is a district as well as town located in Tawau Division, in the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Its population was estimated to be around 133,164 in 2010.
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