Categories in Sintok
Car Repair and MaintenanceAssociation or OrganizationCommunity CenterNon-Profit OrganizationBuilding Construction ContractorEducationHigher & Specialized EducationUniversities & CollegesUniversityAsian RestaurantBurger restaurantsCafesDessert ShopFood CourtGrocery stores and supermarketsSnack BarThai restaurantsConvention CenterConvenience storesShopping MallStudent Accommodation
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sintok
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 6 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
Sintok Facts
| Area | 29.1 km² |
| Population | 10,249 |
| Male Population | 4,197 (40.9%) |
| Female Population | 6,052 (59.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +230.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.7% |
| Median Age | 22.4 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 22.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,206 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Sintok, Changlun, Kampung Datuk Keramat, Universiti Utara Malaysia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.44233, 100.52350 |
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Sintok Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,100 | 9,363 | 9,787 | 10,276 | 10,249 | 10,574 | 10,813 |
| Population Density | 106.4 / km² | 321.5 / km² | 336 / km² | 352.8 / km² | 351.9 / km² | 363.1 / km² | 371.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSintok Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sintok | +230.6% | +9.5% | +4.7% |
| Kedah | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sintok Median Age
Median Age: 22.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sintok | 22.4 yrs | 22.5 yrs | 22.4 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)
Sintok Population Density
Population Density: 352 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sintok | 10,249 | 29.1 km² | 352 / 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
Sintok Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Sintok
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sintok
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sintok
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
Sintok Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,343 | $5,989 | $6,109 | $7,869 | $9,748 | $12,172 | $11,520 | $12,206 |
| Total GDP | $82.5M | $107.9M | $122.3M | $177.8M | $241.4M | $319.3M | $302.6M | $324.4M |
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
Sintok CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sintok | 63,903 tn | 6.24 tn | 2,194.1 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
Sintok CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 63,903 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,194.1 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.
Sintok
Sintok is a small town in Kedah in the district of Kubang Pasu, Malaysia. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is situated here. is located about 52 kilometres from Alor Setar City and about twelve kilometres from Changlun Town. Sintok is reachable via K..
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