Categories in Cameron Highlands
Car Repair and MaintenanceBuilding Construction ContractorAsian RestaurantBurger restaurantsCafesChinese restaurantsFood CourtFruit and Vegetable StoreGrocery stores and supermarketsIndian restaurantsRestaurantsStreet vendorsThai restaurantsBanksBusiness to Business ServiceConvenience storesDepartment storesGift ShopShopping otherBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsResortTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cameron Highlands
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
Cameron Highlands Facts
| Area | 90.4 km² |
| Population | 30,758 |
| Male Population | 15,936 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 14,822 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +182.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +28.9% |
| Median Age | 25.3 years (Male: 25.3, Female: 25.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,398 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 5, 5413, 5485, 5486 |
| Neighborhoods | Cameron Highland, Brinchang, Tanah Rata, Kampung Raja, Cameron Higlands |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.47090, 101.37640 |
| Postal Codes | 39000, 39007, 39009, 39100, 39200 |
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Cameron Highlands Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,907 | 18,344 | 23,868 | 28,813 | 30,758 | 30,973 | 31,112 |
| Population Density | 120.7 / km² | 203 / km² | 264.1 / km² | 318.8 / km² | 340.3 / km² | 342.7 / km² | 344.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCameron Highlands Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 28.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlands | +182% | +67.7% | +28.9% |
| Pahang | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cameron Highlands Median Age
Median Age: 25.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlands | 25.3 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
| Pahang | 24.5 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cameron Highlands Population Density
Population Density: 340 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlands | 30,758 | 90.4 km² | 340 / km² |
| Pahang | 1.5 million | 35,962.9 km² | 42 / 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
Cameron Highlands Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Cameron Highlands
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cameron Highlands
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cameron Highlands
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cameron Highlands
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cameron Highlands
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
Cameron Highlands Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,160 | $4,094 | $4,860 | $6,060 | $8,361 | $9,075 | $10,491 | $11,398 |
| Total GDP | $24.7M | $33.8M | $42M | $63.9M | $103.8M | $118.3M | $133.9M | $145.9M |
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
Cameron Highlands CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlands | 207,260 tn | 6.74 tn | 2,293.3 tons/km² |
| Pahang | 10,160,568 tn | 6.73 tn | 282.5 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
Cameron Highlands CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 207,260 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,293.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (3) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
Cameron Highlands
The Cameron Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Chinese: 金马崙高原) is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations. The size of Singapore, it occupies an area of 712 square kilometres (275 sq mi). To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelanta..
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