Categories in Tangkak
Auto Air Conditioning ServiceAuto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierDigital Printing ServiceElectronic Parts SupplierFarmingFertilizer SupplierFish FarmFood and Beverage ExporterFood ManufacturerFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFruits WholesalerFruit wholesalerFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerFurniture WholesalerIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachine WorkshopMetal WorkshopPoultry FarmWater filter supplierWholesalersBoutiqueBridal shopsClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundromatLaundry ServiceShoe stores
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tangkak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 394 |
| Shopping | 220 |
| Education | 101 |
| Cafes | 86 |
| Other accommodation | 84 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 69 |
| Corporate management | 69 |
| Religion | 67 |
| Car repair | 63 |
| Beauty salons | 56 |
| Hardware store | 55 |
| Clothing stores | 50 |
Tangkak Facts
| Area | 130.4 km² |
| Population | 53,284 |
| Male Population | 27,212 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 26,072 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +65.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.8% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 25.8, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,227 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Neighborhoods | Kampung Padang Lalang, Taman Sentosa, Taman Tangkak Jaya, Sagil, Kampung Tanjung Batu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.26730, 102.54530 |
| Postal Codes | 84020, 84900 |
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Tangkak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,134 | 41,431 | 46,433 | 49,437 | 53,284 | 55,135 | 57,345 |
| Population Density | 246.5 / km² | 317.8 / km² | 356.1 / km² | 379.2 / km² | 408.7 / km² | 422.9 / km² | 439.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTangkak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangkak | +65.8% | +28.6% | +14.8% |
| Johor | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tangkak Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangkak | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
| Johor | 26.6 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tangkak Population Density
Population Density: 409 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangkak | 53,284 | 130.4 km² | 409 / km² |
| Johor | 3.5 million | 18,988.3 km² | 182 / 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
Tangkak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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 Tangkak
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tangkak
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tangkak
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tangkak
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
Tangkak Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,790 | $11,905 | $10,551 | $13,584 | $15,706 | $15,382 | $18,088 | $20,227 |
| Total GDP | $43.3M | $84.1M | $84.9M | $122M | $150.4M | $155M | $192.4M | $221M |
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
Tangkak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangkak | 393,985 tn | 7.39 tn | 3,021.9 tons/km² |
| Johor | 25,270,859 tn | 7.3 tn | 1,330.9 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
Tangkak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 393,985 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,021.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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.
Tangkak
Tangkak (Chinese: 东甲) is the principal town and capital of Tangkak District in Johor, Malaysia. The town is nicknamed "Fabric Town" or "Syurga Kain" in honour of its many textile shops. It is also well known as being a major entry point to Gunung Led..
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