Geographic Context

Understanding the boundaries and extent of the Kampung Rinching Hulu urban area as defined by the Global Human Settlement Layer Urban Center Database.

59,350

Population (2020)

3 km²

Built-up area (2020)

Defining the urban area

In this context, Kampung Rinching Hulu refers to the continuously built-up urban area with population density ≥ 1,500 people/km², independent of administrative boundaries. We use the Global Human Settlement Layer Urban Center Database (GHS-UCDB) to define boundaries. See the corresponding area shaded below.

Urban extent map

Kampung Rinching Hulu geographic map

Administrative context

Country
Malaysia
Region
Selangor
City
Kampung Rinching Hulu

Data sources

GHS-UCDB R2024A

Global Human Settlement Layer Urban Centre Database. Provides population, built-up area, and boundary definitions for urban centers worldwide.

OpenStreetMap

Street network data used to compute the Street Network Disconnectedness Index (SNDi).

Why use urban centers?

Using consistently defined urban center boundaries allows meaningful comparison across cities and countries, regardless of how local administrative boundaries are drawn. This means Kampung Rinching Hulu can be compared to any other city in the world on equal terms.