Categories in Balakong
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balakong
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 159 |
| Corporate management | 153 |
| Restaurants | 144 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 95 |
| Hardware store | 84 |
| Car repair | 74 |
| Technical construction services | 52 |
| Electronics stores | 49 |
| Unreachable | 46 |
| Shopping other | 44 |
| Wholesalers | 37 |
| Beauty salons | 34 |
| All food and beverage | 32 |
| Construction of buildings | 32 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 31 |
Balakong Facts
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Population | 57,170 |
| Male Population | 29,434 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 27,736 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.4% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 26, Female: 25.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Bukit Cheras, Malaysia Raya, Taman Industri Selesa Jaya, Taman Mulia, Taman Taming Jaya |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.03333, 101.75000 |
Map of Balakong
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Balakong Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,122 | 38,911 | 51,331 | 67,690 | 57,170 | 63,251 | 67,791 |
| Population Density | 2,499.7 / km² | 4,206.6 / km² | 5,549.3 / km² | 7,317.8 / km² | 6,180.5 / km² | 6,837.9 / km² | 7,328.8 / km² |
Balakong Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balakong | +147.3% | +46.9% | +11.4% |
| Selangor | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Balakong Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balakong | 25.7 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 26 yrs |
| Selangor | 26.8 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Balakong Population Density
Population Density: 6,181 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balakong | 57,170 | 9.3 km² | 6,181 / km² |
| Selangor | 6.1 million | 7,828.2 km² | 784 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Balakong 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 Balakong
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Balakong
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Balakong
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Balakong CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balakong | 521,760 tn | 9.13 tn | 56,406.5 tons/km² |
| Selangor | 54,361,620 tn | 8.86 tn | 6,944.3 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 521,760 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 56,406.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Balakong
Balakong is a large township in Selangor, Malaysia. Balakong is situated exactly at the boundary of Kajang and Cheras. The township consists mainly of residential condominiums, office complexes and factories.
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