Categories in Kuala Perlis
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kuala Perlis
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 395 |
| Shopping | 130 |
| Other accommodation | 91 |
| Cafes | 80 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 63 |
| Education | 60 |
| Mosques | 42 |
| Public administration | 40 |
| Corporate management | 39 |
| Religion | 36 |
| Travel agencies | 36 |
Kuala Perlis Facts
| Area | 54.0 km² |
| Population | 30,242 |
| Male Population | 15,595 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 14,647 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +78.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 24.1 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 24.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,242 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Kuala Perlis, Taman Sentosa, Kampung Sungai Berembang, Hutan Lipur Bukit Kubu, Taman Peladang Jaya |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.40000, 100.13333 |
| Postal Codes | 01550, 02000 |
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Kuala Perlis Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,976 | 22,685 | 27,129 | 30,013 | 30,242 | 30,054 | 30,134 |
| Population Density | 314.4 / km² | 420.1 / km² | 502.4 / km² | 555.8 / km² | 560 / km² | 556.6 / km² | 558 / km² |
Kuala Perlis Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Perlis | +78.1% | +33.3% | +11.5% |
| Perlis | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Kuala Perlis Median Age
Median Age: 24.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Perlis | 24.1 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Perlis | 24.9 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Kuala Perlis Population Density
Population Density: 560 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Perlis | 30,242 | 54 km² | 560 / km² |
| Perlis | 235,138 | 818.7 km² | 287 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Kuala Perlis Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Kuala Perlis
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kuala Perlis
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kuala Perlis
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kuala Perlis
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kuala Perlis
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kuala Perlis Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,553 | $8,235 | $9,108 | $9,432 | $10,546 | $11,102 | $10,472 | $11,242 |
| Total GDP | $159.7M | $224M | $254.7M | $304M | $338.7M | $383.1M | $365.4M | $399M |
Kuala Perlis CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Perlis | 123,769 tn | 4.09 tn | 2,292 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 123,769 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,292 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Kuala Perlis
Kuala Perlis is the second largest town and the main port of Perlis in Malaysia. It is in extreme northwest Peninsular Malaysia, near the border with Thailand. The older part of town has houses and mosques built on stilts over mangrove swamps. Perli..
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