Categories in Bentong
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar Repair and MaintenanceParking lots and garagesClothing storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeReligionReligious OrganizationElectronics StoreBuilding Construction ContractorHousehold Goods StoreEducationHigher & Specialized EducationUniversities & CollegesAsian RestaurantBurger restaurantsCafesChinese restaurantsCoffee ShopDessert ShopFood CourtFruit and Vegetable StoreGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsSnack BarStreet vendorsThai restaurantsBanksBeauty salonsHair SalonSpa & Wellness TreatmentsBusiness to Business ServiceMeeting RoomConvenience storesCosmetics StoreDepartment StoreDepartment storesGift ShopShoppingShopping MallShopping otherCampgroundPlaygroundSports and recreationStrip ClubBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsResort
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bentong
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Religion | 5 |
| Car repair | 5 |
Bentong Facts
| Area | 149.4 km² |
| Population | 56,473 |
| Male Population | 30,057 (53.2%) |
| Female Population | 26,416 (46.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.9% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 26.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,316 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 9, 9255 |
| Neighborhoods | Cheras Batu 2 1-2, Sri Sinar, Bukit Bintang, Kampung Bahru, Sungai Koyan 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.53160, 101.90380 |
| Postal Codes | 28700, 28707, 28709, 28750 |
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Bentong Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,651 | 42,477 | 48,714 | 52,965 | 56,473 | 57,544 | 58,357 |
| Population Density | 198.5 / km² | 284.4 / km² | 326.1 / km² | 354.6 / km² | 378.1 / km² | 385.2 / km² | 390.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBentong Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentong | +90.5% | +32.9% | +15.9% |
| Pahang | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bentong Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentong | 26.4 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 26.2 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)
Bentong Population Density
Population Density: 378 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentong | 56,473 | 149.4 km² | 378 / 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
Bentong Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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 Bentong
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bentong
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bentong
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bentong
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
Bentong Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,966 | $13,424 | $14,465 | $14,794 | $18,900 | $23,493 | $12,944 | $13,316 |
| Total GDP | $3.2M | $5.1M | $6.7M | $7.9M | $11.3M | $15.7M | $11.1M | $11.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Bentong CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentong | 380,588 tn | 6.74 tn | 2,547.9 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
Bentong CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 380,588 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,547.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Bentong
Bentong (Chinese: 文冬) is both a town and a district in Pahang, Malaysia. The district covers an area of 1,831 km² and includes the hill resort of Genting Highlands. It is located 80 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, just across the main range, Titiwangsa..
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