Categories in Jitra
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersOil Change ServiceParking lots and garagesTire ShopUsed Auto Parts StoreUsed car dealersAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorBuilding Materials SupplierClothing SupplierDigital Printing ServiceFactory Equipment SupplierFarmingFish FarmFood and Beverage ExporterFood ManufacturerFood Manufacturing SupplyFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFrozen Food ManufacturerFruit wholesalerHousehold Goods WholesalerIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachine WorkshopManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoMetal WorkshopOffice Supply StoreRice MillWater filter supplierWholesale BakeryWholesale GrocerWholesalersBoutiqueBridal shops
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jitra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 875 | — |
| Shopping | 429 | — |
| Other accommodation | 304 | — |
| Cafes | 242 | — |
| Education | 204 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 195 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 174 | — |
| Car repair | 168 | — |
| Corporate management | 159 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 124 | — |
| Hardware store | 119 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 115 | — |
| Bakeries | 111 | — |
| Religion | 111 | — |
Jitra Facts
| Area | 207.5 km² |
| Population | 108,637 |
| Male Population | 54,802 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 53,835 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +95.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.4% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 24.3, Female: 25.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,338 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Jitra, Bandar Darulaman, Bandar Darulaman Jaya, Kampung Padang, Pekan Jitra 2 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.26812, 100.42167 |
| Postal Codes | 06000, 06007, 06009, 06200 |
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Jitra Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,489 | 77,381 | 92,556 | 105,142 | 108,637 | 110,901 | 113,861 |
| Population Density | 267.4 / km² | 372.9 / km² | 446.1 / km² | 506.7 / km² | 523.6 / km² | 534.5 / km² | 548.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJitra Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | +95.8% | +40.4% | +17.4% |
| Kedah | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jitra Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | 24.7 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Kedah | 25.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Jitra Population Density
Population Density: 524 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | 108,637 | 207.5 km² | 524 / km² |
| Kedah | 2 million | 9,465.1 km² | 216 / 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
Jitra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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 Jitra
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Jitra
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jitra
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jitra
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
Jitra Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,724 | $5,909 | $6,407 | $7,874 | $9,816 | $11,984 | $11,865 | $12,338 |
| Total GDP | $322.7M | $482.8M | $581.9M | $760.4M | $1B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B |
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
Jitra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitra | 677,466 tn | 6.24 tn | 3,264.9 tons/km² |
| Kedah | 12,649,101 tn | 6.18 tn | 1,336.4 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
Jitra CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 677,466 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,264.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 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.
Jitra
Jitra is a town in Kedah, Malaysia. It is located in the Kubang Pasu district and lies in between Alor Setar and Changlun. It is the fourth largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim. World War II, when the Japanese attacked Mal..
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