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Mecatlan Facts
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population | 5,866 |
| Male Population | 2,904 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,962 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +83.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.9% |
| Median Age | 20.6 years (Male: 19.6, Female: 21.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.21053, -97.68204 |
| Postal Codes | 93080 |
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Mecatlan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,191 | 4,389 | 5,062 | 5,583 | 5,866 |
| Population Density | 3,646.9 / km² | 5,016 / km² | 5,785.1 / km² | 6,380.6 / km² | 6,704 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mecatlan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecatlan | +75% | +27.2% | +10.3% |
| Puebla | +99.8% | +40.9% | +18.4% |
| Mexico | +108.7% | +48.4% | +23.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mecatlan Median Age
Median Age: 20.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecatlan | 20.6 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Puebla | 24.5 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mecatlan Population Density
Population Density: 6,704 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecatlan | 5,866 | 0.875 km² | 6,704 / km² |
| Puebla | 6.4 million | 34,309.1 km² | 187 / 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
Mecatlan 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
Mecatlan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecatlan | 20,972 tn | 3.58 tn | 23,968.2 tons/km² |
| Puebla | 22,860,098 tn | 3.57 tn | 666.3 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
Mecatlan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,972 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,968.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/16 | 9:16 PM | 4.7 | 64.6 km | 10,000 m | 15km SW of San Juan Xiutetelco, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/00 | 5:10 AM | 3.9 | 89 km | 8,600 m | Puebla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/98 | 1:49 AM | 3.5 | 85.6 km | 3,500 m | Hidalgo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/87 | 4:33 PM | 4.2 | 94 km | 33,000 m | Hidalgo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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