Demographics
| Religion in Malacca - 2010 Census | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| religion | percent | |||
| Islam | 66.1% | |||
| Buddhism | 24.2% | |||
| Hinduism | 5.7% | |||
| Christianity | 3.0% | |||
| Chinese Ethnic Religion | 0.2% | |||
| Other | 0.6% | |||
| No religion | 0.2% | |||
Malacca has a population of 788,706 as of 2010. In 2007, the racial composition of the area was:
- Malays: 57%;
- Chinese: 32%, including the Peranakan community;
- Indians, including the Chitty people: a sizeable minority;
- Kristang, people with partial Portuguese ancestry: a small community;
- Dutch Eurasians, Eurasians with Dutch ancestry: a minority within the Malacca Eurasian community.
Besides Malacca City, other major Malacca townships include Alor Gajah, Masjid Tanah, Sungai Udang, Pulau Sebang, Tampin, Jasin, Merlimau, Batu Berendam and Ayer Keroh.
As of 2010 the population of Malacca is 66.1% Muslim, 24.2% Buddhist, 5.7% Hindu, 3.0% Christian, 0.2% Taoist or Chinese religion follower, 0.6% follower of other religions, and 0.2% non-religious.
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