Categories in Batu Arang
Car repairFactory Equipment SupplierFarmingFood ManufacturerFood Products SupplierWholesalersClothing storesElectrical SubstationGovernment OfficeHindu templeMosquesConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationAsian RestaurantBakeriesBreakfast and brunchCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsHealth and Beauty ShopRestaurantsHousing ComplexHawker StallHousing SocietyLodgingWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Batu Arang
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 11 |
| Department stores | 11 |
| Religion | 10 |
| Cafes | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Real estate | 8 |
| All food and beverage | 8 |
| Travel and transportation | 7 |
| Corporate management | 6 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Manufacture of food, beverage and tobacco | 6 |
Batu Arang Facts
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Population | 7,687 |
| Male Population | 4,028 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 3,659 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.3% |
| Median Age | 26.1 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $70,430 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3, 360 |
| Neighborhoods | Batu Arang, Taman Damai, Kota Puteri, Taman Muhibbah, Kuala Lumpur Sentral |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.31667, 101.46667 |
| Postal Codes | 48100 |
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Batu Arang Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,279 | 6,609 | 7,865 | 9,654 | 7,687 | 8,504 | 9,076 |
| Population Density | 334 / km² | 515.8 / km² | 613.9 / km² | 753.5 / km² | 600 / km² | 663.7 / km² | 708.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBatu Arang Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Arang | +79.6% | +16.3% | -2.3% |
| Selangor | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Batu Arang Median Age
Median Age: 26.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Arang | 26.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Selangor | 26.8 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Batu Arang Population Density
Population Density: 600 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Arang | 7,687 | 12.8 km² | 600 / km² |
| Selangor | 6.1 million | 7,828.2 km² | 784 / 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
Batu Arang Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Batu Arang
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Batu Arang
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Batu Arang
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Batu Arang
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
Batu Arang Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $17,043 | $24,101 | $36,041 | $49,023 | $49,967 | $58,611 | $62,422 | $70,430 |
| Total GDP | $170.8M | $419M | $962.9M | $1.4B | $1.6B | $2.1B | $2.7B | $3.2B |
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
Batu Arang CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Arang | 70,155 tn | 9.13 tn | 5,475.5 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 |
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
Batu Arang CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,155 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,475.5 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.
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.
Batu Arang
Batu Arang is a former coal mining town in Selangor, Malaysia. Apart from coal, Batu Arang was also known for its brick manufacturing. Today it no longer supplies coal and holds no significant role. Arang will soon be made a heritage town according ..
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