Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Huixtán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 8 |
Huixtán Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 1,586 |
| Male Population | 808 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 778 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +153.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.9% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 27.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,832 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.71062, -92.45317 |
| Postal Codes | 29470, 29471, 29472, 29473, 29474, More |
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Huixtán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 625 | 1,077 | 1,443 | 1,994 | 1,586 | 1,668 | 1,746 |
| Population Density | 277.8 / km² | 478.7 / km² | 641.3 / km² | 886.2 / km² | 704.9 / km² | 741.3 / km² | 776 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHuixtán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huixtán | +153.8% | +47.3% | +9.9% |
| Chiapas | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Huixtán Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huixtán | 24.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Chiapas | 22.2 yrs | 22.7 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Huixtán Population Density
Population Density: 705 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huixtán | 1,586 | 2.25 km² | 705 / km² |
| Chiapas | 5.5 million | 73,311 km² | 75.4 / 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
Huixtán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Huixtán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,240 | $4,760 | $4,267 | $4,388 | $5,709 | $5,562 | $3,814 | $3,832 |
| Total GDP | $37M | $46.3M | $45.2M | $52.5M | $75.1M | $80.5M | $64.9M | $66.7M |
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
Huixtán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huixtán | 4,866 tn | 3.07 tn | 2,162.6 tons/km² |
| Chiapas | 17,416,827 tn | 3.15 tn | 237.6 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
Huixtán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,866 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,162.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/19 | 2:03 PM | 4.1 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/18 | 5:36 PM | 4.3 | 77.3 km | 162,780 m | 26km NNW of Angel Albino Corzo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/18 | 3:21 PM | 4.2 | 86.3 km | 173,700 m | 21km NNE of Villa Corzo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/17 | 9:22 PM | 4.4 | 69.3 km | 207,460 m | 30km NE of San Pedro Buenavista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/17 | 6:39 PM | 4.2 | 61.5 km | 226,210 m | 26km SSW of Chiapilla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/17 | 1:39 PM | 4.5 | 92.6 km | 168,350 m | 21km ESE of San Pedro Buenavista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/17 | 7:54 AM | 4.4 | 92.5 km | 164,600 m | 19km ESE of San Pedro Buenavista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/16 | 9:26 PM | 4.9 | 94.2 km | 209,350 m | 13km NW of Chicomuselo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/15 | 2:52 AM | 4.4 | 57.3 km | 229,680 m | 17km SW of Acala, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/15 | 3:33 AM | 4.1 | 91.6 km | 182,100 m | 25km SW of Suchiapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Huixtán
Huixtán is a town and one of the 119 Municipalities of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. Huixtán in the Nahuatl language means "the place of the prickles." of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 21,507, up from 18,630 as of 2005. It covers a..
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