Categories in Batu Caves
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Batu Caves
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,885 | 11 years |
| Shopping | 1,388 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 899 | — |
| Car repair | 845 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 402 | — |
| Education | 376 | 29 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 372 | 33 years |
| Cafes | 364 | — |
| Clothing stores | 353 | — |
| Automotive | 348 | — |
| Hardware store | 342 | — |
| Car parts | 341 | — |
| Electronics stores | 338 | 22 years |
| All food and beverage | 328 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 322 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 321 | — |
| Shopping other | 281 | — |
Batu Caves Facts
| Area | 51.1 km² |
| Population | 316,931 |
| Male Population | 164,439 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 152,492 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +210.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.5% |
| Median Age | 28.3 years (Male: 28.5, Female: 28) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,935 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Taman Seri Gombak, Selayang, Selayang Baru, Taman Selayang Jaya, Taman Selayang Utama |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.23333, 101.66667 |
| Postal Codes | 50622, 61800, 68100 |
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Batu Caves Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,196 | 156,838 | 199,924 | 254,083 | 316,931 | 345,747 | 365,885 |
| Population Density | 2,001.4 / km² | 3,071.5 / km² | 3,915.3 / km² | 4,975.9 / km² | 6,206.7 / km² | 6,771.1 / km² | 7,165.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBatu Caves Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 58.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Caves | +210.1% | +102.1% | +58.5% |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Batu Caves Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Caves | 28.3 yrs | 28 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Batu Caves Population Density
Population Density: 6,207 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Caves | 316,931 | 51.1 km² | 6,207 / 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 Caves Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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 Caves
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Batu Caves
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Batu Caves
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Batu Caves
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 Caves Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $11,965 | $19,209 | $19,358 | $16,852 | $16,994 | $23,148 | $23,540 | $25,935 |
| Total GDP | $226.6M | $442.6M | $568.1M | $549.7M | $618.6M | $955.9M | $1.2B | $1.3B |
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 Caves CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Caves | 2,892,461 tn | 9.13 tn | 56,645.5 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 Caves CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,892,461 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 56,645.5 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 Caves
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu (Batu River), which flows past the hill and also it is the tenth (Pattu in Tamil) limestone hill from Amp..
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