Miahuatlán Facts
| Area | 58.9 km² |
| Population | 4,161 |
| Male Population | 2,026 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,135 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +200.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.6% |
| Median Age | 19.2 years (Male: 18.1, Female: 20.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,845 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.20000, -96.61667 |
| Postal Codes | 70867 |
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Miahuatlán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,387 | 2,256 | 2,898 | 3,792 | 4,161 | 4,275 | 4,384 |
| Population Density | 23.5 / km² | 38.3 / km² | 49.2 / km² | 64.3 / km² | 70.6 / km² | 72.5 / km² | 74.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMiahuatlán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 43.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miahuatlán | +200% | +84.4% | +43.6% |
| Oaxaca | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Miahuatlán Median Age
Median Age: 19.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miahuatlán | 19.2 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Oaxaca | 24.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Miahuatlán Population Density
Population Density: 70.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miahuatlán | 4,161 | 58.9 km² | 70.6 / km² |
| Oaxaca | 4.3 million | 93,757.8 km² | 45.4 / 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
Miahuatlán 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
Miahuatlán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,296 | $4,516 | $4,676 | $3,751 | $4,332 | $4,353 | $4,605 | $4,845 |
| Total GDP | $9.8M | $13.8M | $15.6M | $13.8M | $18.4M | $21.1M | $23.6M | $28M |
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
Miahuatlán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miahuatlán | 13,366 tn | 3.21 tn | 226.8 tons/km² |
| Oaxaca | 13,736,413 tn | 3.22 tn | 146.5 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
Miahuatlán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,366 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 226.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/7/16 | 3:05 PM | 3.7 | 28.2 km | 25,260 m | 20km SSW of San Pedro Mixtepec, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/16 | 8:01 PM | 4.8 | 21.5 km | 26,610 m | 30km SSW of Santa Cruz Xitla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/15 | 1:01 PM | 4.7 | 24.4 km | 10,000 m | 35km S of Santa Cruz Xitla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/15 | 5:50 AM | 4.1 | 30.9 km | 48,200 m | 19km NW of Huatulco, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/13 | 8:35 PM | 4 | 29.1 km | 3,800 m | Oaxaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/13 | 3:31 PM | 4.8 | 31.7 km | 39,900 m | Oaxaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/12 | 7:46 AM | 4 | 20 km | 20,000 m | Oaxaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/11 | 6:29 AM | 4.4 | 19.8 km | 16,000 m | Oaxaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/11 | 6:33 AM | 4.2 | 29.9 km | 54,200 m | Oaxaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/10 | 5:25 AM | 4.3 | 8.7 km | 16,000 m | Oaxaca, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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