Categories in Bau, Sarawak
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicFarmingFood Products SupplierHandicraftWholesalersClothing storesMobile phone storesBuddhist templeCatholic ChurchChurchesCity or Town HallCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesReligionReligious DestinationReligious OrganizationTaoist TempleVillage HallElectronics StoreBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterKindergartenPrimary SchoolLibrariesTourist AttractionAsian RestaurantBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBistroBreakfast and brunchButcherCafesCake ShopChinese restaurantsCoffee ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsFood CourtGrocery stores and supermarketsHalal restaurantsHealth and Beauty ShopInternet cafesRestaurantsFurniture storesNurseries and garden suppliesTailorCemeteryMedical clinicPublic Medical CenterRetreat CenterBarbersBeauty salonsEvent VenueHairdresserHair SalonBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCountry HouseHousing ComplexConvenience storesDepartment storesGeneral StoreGift ShopHawker StallMarketNight MarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallShopping otherSoft Drinks ShopSupermarketVitamin & Supplements StoreCampgroundGymNight ClubPlaygroundPublic parksRecreation CenterSoccer FieldSports clubCottageCourier ServiceGuest HouseHostelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTransportation ServiceVillaWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bau, Sarawak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 57 | 3.8 |
| Religion | 40 | 4.5 |
| Education | 38 | 4.2 |
| Churches | 28 | 4.8 |
| Restaurants | 28 | 3.8 |
| Cafes | 25 | 3.8 |
| Sports and recreation | 23 | 4.2 |
| Public administration | 21 | 4.4 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 19 | 4.1 |
| Travel agencies | 13 | 4 |
| Construction of buildings | 13 | 3.5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 | 3.9 |
| All food and beverage | 13 | 3.8 |
| Construction of houses | 12 | 3.8 |
| Beauty salons | 10 | 2.7 |
| Hairdressers | 8 | — |
| Other accommodation | 8 | 3.8 |
| Hardware store | 7 | — |
| Car repair | 7 | 4.3 |
| Retirement homes | 7 | 3.8 |
| Libraries | 7 | — |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 7 | 4 |
| Hospitals | 7 | 4 |
| Gas station | 6 | 4.1 |
| Chinese restaurants | 6 | 3.9 |
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Bau, Sarawak Facts
| Area | 71.9 km² |
| Population | 16,699 |
| Male Population | 8,602 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 8,097 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +123.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.9% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 25.3, Female: 23.9) |
| Area Codes | 82 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Bau, Siniawan, Krokong, Serikin, Kampung Serasot |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.41667, 110.15000 |
| Postal Codes | 93582, 94000, 94007, 94009 |
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Bau, Sarawak Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,479 | 9,780 | 12,753 | 15,496 | 16,699 |
| Population Density | 104.1 / km² | 136.1 / km² | 177.4 / km² | 215.6 / km² | 232.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bau, Sarawak Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bau, Sarawak | +107.2% | +58.4% | +21.5% |
| Sarawak | -85.9% | -72.6% | -56.2% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bau, Sarawak Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bau, Sarawak | 24.6 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
| Sarawak | 24.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bau, Sarawak Population Density
Population Density: 232 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bau, Sarawak | 16,699 | 71.9 km² | 232 / km² |
| Sarawak | 32 | 22.3 km² | 1.4 / 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
Bau, Sarawak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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 Bau, Sarawak
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bau, Sarawak
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bau, Sarawak
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bau, Sarawak
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
Bau, Sarawak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bau, Sarawak | 117,549 tn | 7.04 tn | 1,635.5 tons/km² |
| Sarawak | 125 tn | 3.91 tn | 5.6 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
Bau, Sarawak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 117,549 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,635.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Bau, Sarawak
Bau is a gold mining town in the Kuching Division of Sarawak, Malaysia. Smuggling with Kalimantan is also important to the local economy.
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