Oldest Cities in Kedah

Top 60 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Kedah

1 Kuala Nerang 30.3

2 Kampong Merbok 30.3

3 Bandar Laguna Merbok 30.3

4 Kepala Batas 30.3

5 Kampong Bakai 30.3

6 Kampung Jerlun 30.3

7 Padang Mat Sirat 30.3

8 Ayer Hangat 30.3

9 Kampong Tajar 30.3

10 Kampung Siong 30.3

11 Gunong 30.3

12 Simpang Empat 30.3

13 Kampung Sok 30.3

14 Kampung Tawar Besar 30.3

15 Tikam Batu 30.3

16 Sintok 30.3

17 Alor Merah 30.3

18 Kampung Pering 30.3

19 Kampung Batu Lima 30.3

20 Kampung Pulai 30.3

21 Kangkong 30.3

22 Langgar 30.3

23 Sungai Kob 30.3

24 Kampung Ayer Puteh 30.3

25 Kampung Naga Lilit 30.3

26 Tebengau 30.3

27 Bagan Samak 30.3

28 Pengkalan Kundor 30.3

29 Kampung Padang Lalang 30.3

30 Bukit Pinang 30.3

31 Tokai 30.3

32 Sungai Petani 30.3

33 Alor Setar 30.3

34 Kulim 30.3

35 Pendang 30.3

36 Yan Besar 30.3

37 Jitra 30.3

38 Kampong Sidam 30.3

39 Padang Serai 30.3

40 Bedong 30.3

41 Bandar Baharu 30.3

42 Kampung Alor Mengkudu 30.3

43 Sungai Lalang 30.3

44 Sik 30.3

45 Kuah 30.3

46 Kota Kuala Muda 30.3

47 Pokok Sena 30.3

48 Kuala Kedah 30.3

49 Kuala Ketil 30.3

50 Pulai 30.3

51 Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka 30.3

52 Changloon 30.3

53 Kampung Kupang 30.3

54 Lunas 30.3

55 Teloi Kanan 30.3

56 Anak Bukit 30.3

57 Padang Besar 30.3

58 Gurun 30.3

59 Pantai Cenang 30.3

60 Guar Chempedak 30.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Kedah often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Kuala Nerang has a median age of 30.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Kuala Nerang's residents are over 30.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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