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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Oaxaca City
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,658 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 3,339 | 21 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,484 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 1,287 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,204 | 27 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,158 | 15 years |
| Education | 1,150 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 1,125 | 28 years |
| Car repair | 1,091 | — |
| Dentists | 908 | 15 years |
| Public administration | 895 | — |
| Beauty salons | 862 | — |
| Cafes | 720 | — |
Oaxaca City Facts
| Area | 46.4 km² |
| Population | 230,904 |
| Male Population | 107,149 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 123,755 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +0.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.8% |
| Median Age | 28.4 years (Male: 26.8, Female: 29.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,512 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467, 499 |
| Neighborhoods | Reforma, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, Centro, OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, Zona Feb 10 2015, Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.06542, -96.72365 |
| Postal Codes | 65000, 68000, 68003, 68008, 68009, More |
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Oaxaca City Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 229,306 | 268,095 | 277,454 | 260,157 | 230,904 | 237,230 | 243,420 |
| Population Density | 4,937.9 / km² | 5,773.2 / km² | 5,974.8 / km² | 5,602.3 / km² | 4,972.4 / km² | 5,108.6 / km² | 5,241.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOaxaca City Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 16.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca City | +0.7% | -13.9% | -16.8% |
| Oaxaca | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Oaxaca City Median Age
Median Age: 28.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca City | 28.4 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 26.8 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)
Oaxaca City Population Density
Population Density: 4,972 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca City | 230,904 | 46.4 km² | 4,972 / 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
Oaxaca City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Neighborhoods in Oaxaca City
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Oaxaca City
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Oaxaca City
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Oaxaca City
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
Oaxaca City Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $19,566 | $14,829 | $16,239 | $17,670 | $18,514 | $23,655 | $18,989 | $24,512 |
| Total GDP | $901M | $797.1M | $1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $2B | $1.6B | $2.1B |
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
Oaxaca City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca City | 786,331 tn | 3.41 tn | 16,933.1 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
Oaxaca City CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 786,331 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,933.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/19 | 6:16 AM | 4.3 | 58 km | 69,960 m | 27km SSE of San Juan Bautista Cuicatlan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/18 | 11:48 PM | 4 | 51.4 km | 35,000 m | 40km SW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/18 | 6:36 AM | 4.1 | 50.9 km | 10,000 m | 40km SW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/17 | 6:04 AM | 4.1 | 17.7 km | 73,570 m | 6km WNW of Cacaotepec, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/17 | 1:21 AM | 4.7 | 44.2 km | 51,770 m | 38km W of Cuilapan de Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/17 | 10:02 AM | 4 | 48.6 km | 75,770 m | 40km NE of San Pedro y San Pablo Etla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/16 | 4:03 PM | 4.7 | 52.9 km | 67,000 m | 9km SE of San Baltazar Chichicapan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/15 | 6:20 PM | 4.5 | 12.2 km | 51,600 m | 8km E of Guadalupe Etla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/15 | 8:11 AM | 5 | 40.7 km | 49,010 m | 3km WSW of Santiago Matatlan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/15 | 3:22 PM | 4 | 51.3 km | 72,850 m | 21km SSE of Asuncion Nochixtlan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Oaxaca City
The city and municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of the same name. It is located in the Centro District in the Central Valleys region of the state, on the foothills of the Sierra Ma..
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