Oldest Cities in Penang

Top 37 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Penang

1 Tanjung Bungah 30.3

2 Kampung Teluk Kumbar 30.3

3 Batu Feringgi 30.3

4 Sungai Jawi 30.3

5 Kampung Teluk Air Tawar 30.3

6 Relau 30.3

7 Glugor 30.3

8 Bukit Gemuroh 30.3

9 Kepala Batas 30.3

10 Ayer Itam 30.3

11 Bukit Tambun 30.3

12 Tanjung Tokong 30.3

13 Juru 30.3

14 Batu Kawan 30.3

15 Bandar Baru Ayer Itam 30.3

16 Penaga 30.3

17 Telaga Batu 30.3

18 Simpang Empat 30.3

19 Kampung Pondok Upih 30.3

20 Perai 30.3

21 Bukit Mertajam 30.3

22 George Town 30.3

23 Kampung Sungai Glugur 30.3

24 Kampung Sungai Ara 30.3

25 Tasek Glugor 30.3

26 Bayan Lepas 30.3

27 Butterworth 30.3

28 Val Dor 30.3

29 Paya Terubong 30.3

30 Jelutong 30.3

31 Bukit Tengah 30.3

32 Nibong Tebal 30.3

33 Jawi 30.3

34 Sungai Dua 30.3

35 Kubang Semang 30.3

36 Permatang Kuching 30.3

37 Balik Pulau 30.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Penang often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Tanjung Bungah 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 Tanjung Bungah'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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