Categories in Kangar
Auto Air Conditioning ServiceAuto glassAuto paintingAuto Parts StoreAuto Restoration ServiceCar 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 car dealersAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAluminum WelderBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorClothing WholesalerDigital Printing ServiceEgg SupplierElectrical Appliance WholesalerElectronic Parts SupplierFactoryFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFish FarmFood and Beverage ExporterFood Machinery SupplierFood ManufacturerFood Manufacturing SupplyFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFruits WholesalerFruit wholesalerHandicraftIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierJewelry BuyerMachine WorkshopManufacture of food, beverage and tobacco
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kangar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,146 |
| Shopping | 556 |
| Cafes | 346 |
| Other accommodation | 339 |
| Education | 225 |
| Clothing stores | 215 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 186 |
| Corporate management | 184 |
| Public administration | 183 |
| Car repair | 179 |
| Hardware store | 149 |
Kangar Facts
| Area | 210.3 km² |
| Population | 114,134 |
| Male Population | 55,962 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 58,172 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +80.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,055 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 4, 4631, 4634, 4908 |
| Neighborhoods | Pusat Bandar Kangar, Taman Sena Indah, Taman Mutiara, Taman Perlis, Kampung Bukit Lagi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.44140, 100.19862 |
| Postal Codes | 01000, 01007, 01009, 01500, 01502, More |
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Kangar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,210 | 85,579 | 101,388 | 113,427 | 114,134 | 114,245 | 114,740 |
| Population Density | 300.6 / km² | 407 / km² | 482.2 / km² | 539.5 / km² | 542.8 / km² | 543.4 / km² | 545.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKangar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangar | +80.6% | +33.4% | +12.6% |
| Perlis | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kangar Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangar | 26.4 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 26 yrs |
| Perlis | 24.9 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kangar Population Density
Population Density: 543 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangar | 114,134 | 210.3 km² | 543 / km² |
| Perlis | 235,138 | 818.7 km² | 287 / 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
Kangar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Kangar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kangar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kangar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kangar
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
Kangar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,461 | $9,984 | $10,792 | $12,004 | $12,371 | $14,045 | $13,743 | $15,055 |
| Total GDP | $371.1M | $524.1M | $586.4M | $706.8M | $762.7M | $876M | $843M | $920.8M |
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
Kangar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangar | 708,855 tn | 6.21 tn | 3,371.5 tons/km² |
| Perlis | 1,438,951 tn | 6.12 tn | 1,757.5 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
Kangar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 708,855 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,371.5 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.
Kangar
Kangar is the state capital of Perlis, Malaysia. It has a population of 48,898 and an area of 2,619.4 ha. It is located in the northernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia and is situated by the Perlis River. The center of Kangar is Sena Province, which..
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