Igualapa Facts
| Area | 165.9 km² |
| Population | 12,325 |
| Male Population | 6,030 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 6,295 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +88.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.7% |
| Median Age | 19.6 years (Male: 19, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,976 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.74566, -98.47666 |
| Postal Codes | 41970, 41974, 41980, 41993, 41995, More |
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Igualapa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,555 | 9,014 | 10,473 | 11,548 | 12,325 | 12,688 | 13,052 |
| Population Density | 39.5 / km² | 54.3 / km² | 63.1 / km² | 69.6 / km² | 74.3 / km² | 76.5 / km² | 78.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIgualapa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igualapa | +88% | +36.7% | +17.7% |
| Guerrero | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Igualapa Median Age
Median Age: 19.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igualapa | 19.6 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 19 yrs |
| Guerrero | 23.2 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Igualapa Population Density
Population Density: 74.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igualapa | 12,325 | 165.9 km² | 74.3 / km² |
| Guerrero | 3.8 million | 63,596.7 km² | 59.3 / 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
Igualapa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Igualapa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,631 | $5,151 | $8,198 | $8,701 | $8,086 | $6,827 | $9,935 | $10,976 |
| Total GDP | $53.7M | $71.2M | $96.2M | $124.1M | $138.1M | $127.1M | $346.1M | $378.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Igualapa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igualapa | 40,328 tn | 3.27 tn | 243 tons/km² |
| Guerrero | 12,480,202 tn | 3.31 tn | 196.2 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
Igualapa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,328 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 243 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/17 | 5:55 AM | 4.2 | 21.2 km | 10,000 m | 10km SE of Azoyu, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/17 | 5:36 AM | 4.4 | 20.2 km | 21,740 m | 13km NW of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/17 | 10:26 AM | 5 | 17 km | 21,190 m | 12km SW of Ometepec, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/14 | 2:46 AM | 4 | 21.2 km | 23,900 m | 10km N of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/13 | 4:50 PM | 5.3 | 11.7 km | 31,460 m | 3km S of Ometepec, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/13 | 10:25 AM | 4.5 | 20.6 km | 22,100 m | 24km N of Xochistlahuaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/12 | 6:02 AM | 4 | 18.8 km | 16,000 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/12 | 8:01 PM | 4.5 | 19.6 km | 36,500 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/12 | 8:43 PM | 4 | 14.8 km | 18,500 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/12 | 12:36 PM | 4 | 16 km | 10,600 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Igualapa
Igualapa is a city and seat of the municipality of Igualapa, in the state of Guerrero, in southwestern Mexico.
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