Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cotaxtla
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| Public administration | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 5 |
Cotaxtla Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 1,361 |
| Male Population | 656 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 705 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +87.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.0% |
| Median Age | 27.1 years (Male: 25.2, Female: 28.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,096 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, La Tinaja, Cotaxtla Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.83372, -96.39894 |
| Postal Codes | 94990 |
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Cotaxtla Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 728 | 996 | 1,144 | 1,256 | 1,361 | 1,405 | 1,398 |
| Population Density | 1,164.8 / km² | 1,593.6 / km² | 1,830.4 / km² | 2,009.6 / km² | 2,177.6 / km² | 2,248 / km² | 2,236.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCotaxtla Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotaxtla | +87% | +36.6% | +19% |
| Veracruz | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cotaxtla Median Age
Median Age: 27.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotaxtla | 27.1 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Veracruz | 27.2 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cotaxtla Population Density
Population Density: 2,178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotaxtla | 1,361 | 0.625 km² | 2,178 / km² |
| Veracruz | 8.4 million | 71,823.7 km² | 117 / 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
Cotaxtla 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.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cotaxtla
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cotaxtla
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
Cotaxtla Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,336 | $7,829 | $8,254 | $9,883 | $8,930 | $11,977 | $12,966 | $15,096 |
| Total GDP | $100.7M | $116.5M | $132.4M | $170.3M | $159M | $223.9M | $278.7M | $329.7M |
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
Cotaxtla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotaxtla | 4,866 tn | 3.58 tn | 7,785.4 tons/km² |
| Veracruz | 30,104,681 tn | 3.57 tn | 419.1 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
Cotaxtla CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,866 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,785.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/17 | 12:07 PM | 4 | 95.5 km | 35,000 m | 9km SSW of Saltabarranca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/17 | 9:56 AM | 4.4 | 57.5 km | 14,200 m | 10km N of Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/15 | 3:35 AM | 4.2 | 82.6 km | 22,640 m | 21km NE of Alvarado, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/15 | 12:15 PM | 4.3 | 65.3 km | 23,400 m | 16km NW of Cosamaloapan de Carpio, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/15 | 6:10 PM | 4.1 | 47 km | 33,080 m | 13km WNW of Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/12 | 5:32 AM | 4.1 | 72.2 km | 17,400 m | Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/12 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 52.2 km | 22,400 m | offshore Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/12 | 6:52 AM | 4.4 | 58.5 km | 16,800 m | offshore Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/11 | 12:33 AM | 4 | 3.6 km | 27,400 m | Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/10 | 2:49 AM | 4.3 | 79.3 km | 30,300 m | offshore Veracruz, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cotaxtla
Cotaxtla is a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located 45 km from the city of Veracruz on Federal Highway 180. Major products in Cotaxtla are corn, sugar, and fruits. September 2010, the city suffered widespread damage from Hurricane Kar..
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