Categories in Muar (town)
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Muar (town)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,734 | 39 years |
| Shopping | 959 | 39 years |
| Cafes | 482 | — |
| Corporate management | 454 | 20 years |
| Education | 391 | 41 years |
| Car repair | 372 | — |
| Other accommodation | 340 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 276 | — |
| Clothing stores | 261 | — |
| Beauty salons | 261 | — |
| Hardware store | 246 | — |
| Shopping other | 231 | — |
| Furniture stores | 219 | 28 years |
Muar (town) Facts
| Area | 616.7 km² |
| Population | 308,242 |
| Male Population | 159,987 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 148,255 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +82.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.6% |
| Median Age | 27.6 years (Male: 27.6, Female: 27.7) |
| Area Codes | 6, 6981 |
| Neighborhoods | Pekan Muar, Taman Sri Tanjung, Taman Sri Emas, Taman Sri Maharani, Taman Indah |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.04420, 102.56890 |
| Postal Codes | 84000, 84010, 84200, 84300, 84400, More |
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Muar (town) Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,856 | 224,818 | 262,202 | 287,486 | 308,242 |
| Population Density | 273.8 / km² | 364.6 / km² | 425.2 / km² | 466.2 / km² | 499.8 / km² |
Muar (town) Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muar (town) | +70.3% | +27.9% | +9.6% |
| Johor | +137.8% | +65.5% | +29.8% |
| Malaysia | +145.8% | +66.5% | +29.4% |
Muar (town) Median Age
Median Age: 27.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muar (town) | 27.6 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.6 yrs |
| Johor | 26.6 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Muar (town) Population Density
Population Density: 500 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muar (town) | 308,242 | 616.7 km² | 500 / km² |
| Johor | 3.5 million | 18,988.3 km² | 182 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Muar (town) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Muar (town)
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Muar (town)
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Muar (town)
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Muar (town)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Muar (town) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muar (town) | 2,195,267 tn | 7.12 tn | 3,559.8 tons/km² |
| Johor | 25,270,859 tn | 7.3 tn | 1,330.9 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,195,267 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,559.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.8) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/08 | 8:58 PM | 3.8 | 80.2 km | 35,000 m | northern Sumatra, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
Muar (town)
Muar is a town in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia to be visited and explored for its food, coffee and historical buildings from the pre-war. An alternative name to it is Bandar Maharani. I..
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