Categories in Mecayapan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mecayapan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 13 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
| Shopping | 11 |
Mecayapan Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 5,261 |
| Male Population | 2,579 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,682 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +440.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.4% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 20.9, Female: 21.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,944 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Neighborhoods | Buena Vista |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.22001, -94.83794 |
| Postal Codes | 95930 |
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Mecayapan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 974 | 2,383 | 4,036 | 7,925 | 5,261 | 5,387 | 5,514 |
| Population Density | 432.9 / km² | 1,059.1 / km² | 1,793.8 / km² | 3,522.2 / km² | 2,338.2 / km² | 2,394.2 / km² | 2,450.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMecayapan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecayapan | +440.1% | +120.8% | +30.4% |
| Veracruz | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mecayapan Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecayapan | 21.3 yrs | 21.8 yrs | 20.9 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)
Mecayapan Population Density
Population Density: 2,338 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecayapan | 5,261 | 2.25 km² | 2,338 / 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
Mecayapan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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
Mecayapan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,439 | $8,521 | $7,933 | $9,688 | $8,604 | $11,013 | $9,547 | $10,944 |
| Total GDP | $105.3M | $117M | $119.3M | $172.8M | $183.5M | $269.2M | $258.4M | $300.6M |
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
Mecayapan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecayapan | 18,809 tn | 3.58 tn | 8,359.6 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
Mecayapan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,809 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,359.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/2/19 | 8:35 AM | 4.8 | 58.5 km | 58,990 m | 7km ENE of Juan Rodriguez Clara, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/17 | 6:31 PM | 4.6 | 46.5 km | 122,450 m | 11km SE of Sayula de Aleman, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/17 | 8:54 PM | 5 | 59.4 km | 160,100 m | 8km ESE of Hidalgotitlan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/16 | 9:01 AM | 4 | 58 km | 164,300 m | 5km SSE of Hidalgotitlan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/16 | 4:56 AM | 4.3 | 50.8 km | 44,310 m | 19km WNW of Hueyapan de Ocampo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/15 | 6:48 PM | 4.1 | 33.9 km | 35,310 m | 16km NW of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/15 | 12:59 PM | 4 | 15.4 km | 24,900 m | 5km S of Pajapan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/14 | 9:01 PM | 4.1 | 54.2 km | 148,400 m | 15km SSE of Sayula de Aleman, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/14 | 6:45 AM | 4.6 | 56 km | 33,000 m | 15km SSE of San Juan Evangelista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/14 | 9:08 AM | 4.5 | 61.9 km | 41,000 m | 18km S of San Juan Evangelista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mecayapan
Mecayapan is a municipality and city in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in south-east zone of the State of Veracruz, about 428 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 523.96 km2. It is located at 18°13′N 94°50′W. municipality of Mecayapan..
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