Categories in Merbok
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashMotorcycle repairFarmingClothing storesGovernment OfficeMosquesReligionSoup KitchenElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationUniversities & CollegesTourist AttractionAsian RestaurantBakeriesCafesCoffee ShopDried Seafood StoreFamily RestaurantGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBarbersPrint ShopHousing ComplexMarketShoppingFishing PierPlaygroundPublic parksGuest HouseHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Merbok
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Education | 34 |
| Shopping | 28 |
| Cafes | 21 |
| Other accommodation | 19 |
| Religion | 14 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Mosques | 10 |
| Clothing stores | 10 |
Merbok Facts
| Area | 40.3 km² |
| Population | 13,568 |
| Male Population | 6,834 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 6,734 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +213.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.0% |
| Median Age | 24.8 years (Male: 24.4, Female: 25.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,848 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Tanjung Dawai, Kampung Merbok, Kampung Pasir, Bukit Batu Pahat, Singkir Darat |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.72523, 100.40903 |
| Postal Codes | 08400, 08407, 08409 |
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Merbok Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,326 | 7,394 | 10,361 | 14,400 | 13,568 | 14,050 | 14,536 |
| Population Density | 107.3 / km² | 183.4 / km² | 257 / km² | 357.2 / km² | 336.6 / km² | 348.5 / km² | 360.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMerbok Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merbok | +213.6% | +83.5% | +31% |
| Kedah | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merbok Median Age
Median Age: 24.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merbok | 24.8 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.4 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)
Merbok Population Density
Population Density: 337 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merbok | 13,568 | 40.3 km² | 337 / 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
Merbok Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Merbok
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Merbok
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Merbok
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Merbok
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Merbok
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
Merbok Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,453 | $4,881 | $4,957 | $6,262 | $8,138 | $9,760 | $10,294 | $10,848 |
| Total GDP | $50.4M | $78.5M | $84.1M | $111.4M | $146.4M | $174.9M | $185.4M | $197M |
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
Merbok CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merbok | 71,756 tn | 5.29 tn | 1,780 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
Merbok CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 71,756 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,780 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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.
Merbok
Merbok is a small town in Kedah, Malaysia. The historical Bujang Valley is located here. It is also the location for the Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Campus (UiTM Merbok/Sungai Petani).
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