Categories in Cancún
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cancún
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5,345 | 16 years |
| Shopping | 4,372 | 21 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 2,185 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 1,921 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 1,462 | 24 years |
| Education | 1,409 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 1,401 | 22 years |
| Travel agencies | 1,277 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,271 | 21 years |
| Convenience stores | 1,217 | — |
| Other accommodation | 1,210 | 23 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,042 | 17 years |
| Hotels and motels | 961 | 21 years |
Cancún Facts
| Area | 129.7 km² |
| Population | 784,993 |
| Male Population | 397,143 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 387,850 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +295.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.8% |
| Median Age | 26 years (Male: 25.9, Female: 26.1) |
| Area Codes | 346, 458, 467, 478 |
| Neighborhoods | Zona Hotelera, Benito Juárez, Centro, 22, 92 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 21.17429, -86.84656 |
| Postal Codes | 77400, 77402, 77403, 77404, 77406, More |
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Cancún Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 198,548 | 363,477 | 507,178 | 744,571 | 784,993 |
| Population Density | 1,531 / km² | 2,802.7 / km² | 3,910.8 / km² | 5,741.3 / km² | 6,053 / km² |
Cancún Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 46.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | +275% | +104.8% | +46.8% |
| Quintana Roo | +282.2% | +112.5% | +52% |
| Mexico | +108.7% | +48.4% | +23.5% |
Cancún Median Age
Median Age: 26 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 26 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| Quintana Roo | 25.4 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Cancún Population Density
Population Density: 6,053 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 784,993 | 129.7 km² | 6,053 / km² |
| Quintana Roo | 1.6 million | 44,825 km² | 35.4 / km² |
| Mexico | 126.8 million | 1,965,208 km² | 64.5 / km² |
Cancún Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1940 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Cancún
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cancún
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cancún
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cancún
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cancún CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 3,179,313 tn | 4.05 tn | 24,515.2 tons/km² |
| Quintana Roo | 6,481,649 tn | 4.09 tn | 144.6 tons/km² |
| Mexico | 496,865,013 tn | 3.92 tn | 252.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,179,313 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,515.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, 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.
Cancún
Cancún (/kɑːnˈkuːn/ or /kæn-/; Spanish pronunciation: [kaŋˈkun]) is a city in southeastern Mexico, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is an important renowned tourist destination in Mexico..
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