Categories in Kanowit
Catholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesReligionElectronics StoreAsian Household Goods StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationElementary SchoolKindergartenPreschoolPrimary SchoolTourist AttractionAsian RestaurantCafesChinese restaurantsCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBanksMedical clinicBarbersHousing ComplexShoppingCourier ServiceHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kanowit
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 35 |
| Cafes | 19 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Travel and transportation | 12 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Churches | 7 |
Kanowit Facts
| Area | 18.9 km² |
| Population | 6,582 |
| Male Population | 3,226 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,356 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -67.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -69.6% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 27.5, Female: 25.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,986 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 84, 8475 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.10000, 112.15000 |
| Postal Codes | 96700, 96707, 96709 |
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Kanowit Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,067 | 20,743 | 21,625 | 18,520 | 6,582 | 6,215 | 5,871 |
| Population Density | 1,063.2 / km² | 1,099 / km² | 1,145.7 / km² | 981.2 / km² | 348.7 / km² | 329.3 / km² | 311 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKanowit Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 69.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanowit | -67.2% | -68.3% | -69.6% |
| Sarawak | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kanowit Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanowit | 26.7 yrs | 25.9 yrs | 27.5 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)
Kanowit Population Density
Population Density: 349 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanowit | 6,582 | 18.9 km² | 349 / 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
Kanowit Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kanowit
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
Kanowit Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,834 | $9,042 | $11,393 | $15,240 | $14,513 | $17,568 | $18,186 | $21,986 |
| Total GDP | $50.4M | $77.3M | $107.4M | $148.6M | $141.8M | $161M | $133.2M | $156.6M |
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
Kanowit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanowit | 46,309 tn | 7.04 tn | 2,453.4 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
Kanowit CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,309 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,453.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/94 | 12:14 PM | 4.7 | 77.8 km | 33,000 m | Sarawak, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/94 | 6:49 AM | 5.3 | 80.6 km | 28,900 m | Sarawak, Malaysia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kanowit
Kanowit is a town and the capital of a district of the same name, located within the Sibu Division, Sarawak, east Malaysia, comprising 2,253.5 square kilometres. As of 2010, Kanowit's population is 28,985. It is built on the mouth of Kanowit River at..
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