Categories in Sibu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sibu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,055 | — |
| Shopping | 815 | 28 years |
| Cafes | 624 | — |
| Corporate management | 455 | — |
| Education | 300 | 18 years |
| Car repair | 288 | — |
| Beauty salons | 246 | — |
| Hardware store | 234 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 217 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 206 | — |
| Other accommodation | 194 | — |
| Electronics stores | 183 | — |
Sibu Facts
| Area | 205.4 km² |
| Population | 242,435 |
| Male Population | 124,549 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 117,886 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +88.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.6% |
| Median Age | 26.1 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 25.5) |
| Area Codes | 84, 8432 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Sibu, Kampung Nangka, Teng Kung Suk 3, Sibu Jaya, Taman Seduan 8 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.30000, 111.81667 |
| Postal Codes | 96000, 96007, 96008, 96009 |
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Sibu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,639 | 170,861 | 202,634 | 225,352 | 242,435 |
| Population Density | 626.4 / km² | 831.9 / km² | 986.7 / km² | 1,097.3 / km² | 1,180.5 / km² |
Sibu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu | +75.2% | +31.9% | +11.2% |
| Sarawak | -85.9% | -72.6% | -56.2% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Sibu Median Age
Median Age: 26.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu | 26.1 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Sarawak | 24.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sibu Population Density
Population Density: 1,181 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu | 242,435 | 205.4 km² | 1,181 / km² |
| Sarawak | 32 | 22.3 km² | 1.4 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Sibu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sibu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sibu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sibu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibu | 1,704,647 tn | 7.03 tn | 8,300.2 tons/km² |
| Sarawak | 125 tn | 3.91 tn | 5.6 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,704,647 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,300.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- 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.
Sibu
Sibu /ˈsibuː/ (simplified Chinese: 诗巫; traditional Chinese: 詩巫; pinyin: Shīwū) is an inland town at the central region of Sarawak and the capital of Sibu District in Sibu Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It covers an area of 129.5 square kilometres (50.0..
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