Categories in Bintulu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bintulu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 759 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 501 | — |
| Cafes | 357 | — |
| Corporate management | 332 | — |
| Other accommodation | 194 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 175 | — |
| Hardware store | 173 | — |
| Car repair | 168 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 162 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 150 | — |
| Education | 150 | — |
| Beauty salons | 119 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 119 | — |
Bintulu Facts
| Area | 171.6 km² |
| Population | 162,511 |
| Male Population | 87,542 (53.9%) |
| Female Population | 74,969 (46.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +198.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.8% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 24.8, Female: 23.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $22,501 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 86, 8631 |
| Neighborhoods | Parkcity Commerce Square, Shahida Commercial Centre, Medan Jaya Commercial Centre, Kampung Baru Bintulu, Kemena Commercial Centre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.16667, 113.03333 |
| Postal Codes | 93550, 97000, 97007, 97008, 97009, More |
Map of Bintulu
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Bintulu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,498 | 91,845 | 125,180 | 173,113 | 162,511 | 161,938 | 163,375 |
| Population Density | 317.7 / km² | 535.3 / km² | 729.6 / km² | 1,009 / km² | 947.2 / km² | 943.9 / km² | 952.3 / km² |
Bintulu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu | +198.2% | +76.9% | +29.8% |
| Sarawak | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Bintulu Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu | 24.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 24.8 yrs |
| Sarawak | 24.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Bintulu Population Density
Population Density: 947 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu | 162,511 | 171.6 km² | 947 / km² |
| Sarawak | 32 | 22.3 km² | 1.4 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Bintulu 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.
Neighborhoods in Bintulu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bintulu
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bintulu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bintulu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bintulu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,560 | $9,009 | $11,437 | $11,524 | $13,534 | $23,096 | $18,120 | $22,501 |
| Total GDP | $170.8M | $218.2M | $290.8M | $340.6M | $449.8M | $2.1B | $1.9B | $2.3B |
Bintulu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu | 803,887 tn | 4.95 tn | 4,685.7 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) | 803,887 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,685.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/94 | 12:14 PM | 4.7 | 79.8 km | 33,000 m | Sarawak, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/94 | 6:49 AM | 5.3 | 81.1 km | 28,900 m | Sarawak, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
Bintulu
Bintulu /biːnˈtuːluː/ (Chinese: 民都鲁; pinyin: Mín dū lǔ) is a coastal town in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located at 610 kilometres northeast of Kuching. Bintulu is also located between Miri and Sibu which is 216 kilometres northeas..
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