Cancuc Facts
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Population | 7,862 |
| Male Population | 3,765 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,097 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +320.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.9% |
| Median Age | 16.8 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.91667, -92.48333 |
| Postal Codes | 29790 |
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Cancuc Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,871 | 3,524 | 5,012 | 7,571 | 7,862 |
| Population Density | 318.5 / km² | 599.8 / km² | 853.1 / km² | 1,288.7 / km² | 1,338.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cancuc Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 51.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancuc | +304.6% | +114.8% | +51.1% |
| Chiapas | +178% | +72.8% | +33.3% |
| Mexico | +108.7% | +48.4% | +23.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cancuc Median Age
Median Age: 16.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancuc | 16.8 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Chiapas | 22.2 yrs | 22.7 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cancuc Population Density
Population Density: 1,338 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancuc | 7,862 | 5.9 km² | 1,338 / km² |
| Chiapas | 5.5 million | 73,311 km² | 75.4 / km² |
| Mexico | 126.8 million | 1,965,208 km² | 64.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cancuc Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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.
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
Cancuc CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancuc | 24,120 tn | 3.07 tn | 4,105.6 tons/km² |
| Chiapas | 17,416,827 tn | 3.15 tn | 237.6 tons/km² |
| Mexico | 496,865,013 tn | 3.92 tn | 252.8 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
Cancuc CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,120 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,105.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/19 | 2:03 PM | 4.1 | 48.3 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/18 | 5:36 PM | 4.3 | 96.1 km | 162,780 m | 26km NNW of Angel Albino Corzo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/18 | 3:21 PM | 4.2 | 96.7 km | 173,700 m | 21km NNE of Villa Corzo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/17 | 9:22 PM | 4.4 | 85.7 km | 207,460 m | 30km NE of San Pedro Buenavista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/17 | 6:39 PM | 4.2 | 78.4 km | 226,210 m | 26km SSW of Chiapilla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/15 | 2:52 AM | 4.4 | 68.3 km | 229,680 m | 17km SW of Acala, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/15 | 3:33 AM | 4.1 | 97.7 km | 182,100 m | 25km SW of Suchiapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/14 | 9:24 AM | 4 | 51 km | 20,920 m | 8km WSW of Tila, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/14 | 5:47 AM | 4.5 | 68.3 km | 9,100 m | 14km N of Tila, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/14 | 9:49 AM | 4.1 | 77.1 km | 45,900 m | 9km SSW of Tacotalpa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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