Categories in Palenque, Chiapas
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Palenque, Chiapas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 334 |
| Shopping | 180 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 130 |
| Other accommodation | 108 |
| Hotels and motels | 106 |
| Public administration | 97 |
| Education | 94 |
| Clothing stores | 89 |
| Car repair | 84 |
| Churches | 65 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 62 |
| Corporate management | 58 |
Palenque, Chiapas Facts
| Area | 18.2 km² |
| Population | 51,203 |
| Male Population | 24,546 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 26,657 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +229.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +42.1% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 23.3, Female: 24.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,723 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Pakalna, La Cañada, La Esperanza, Chino |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.50953, -91.98248 |
| Postal Codes | 29960, 29962, 29963, 29964, 29965, More |
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Palenque, Chiapas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,534 | 26,840 | 36,035 | 49,931 | 51,203 | 54,132 | 56,944 |
| Population Density | 854.1 / km² | 1,475.7 / km² | 1,981.3 / km² | 2,745.3 / km² | 2,815.3 / km² | 2,976.3 / km² | 3,130.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPalenque, Chiapas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 42.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque, Chiapas | +229.6% | +90.8% | +42.1% |
| Chiapas | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palenque, Chiapas Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque, Chiapas | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.3 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)
Palenque, Chiapas Population Density
Population Density: 2,815 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque, Chiapas | 51,203 | 18.2 km² | 2,815 / 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
Palenque, Chiapas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Palenque, Chiapas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Palenque, Chiapas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Palenque, Chiapas
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
Palenque, Chiapas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,597 | $3,127 | $3,672 | $4,410 | $4,869 | $4,913 | $4,454 | $4,723 |
| Total GDP | $30.7M | $31.2M | $41.1M | $56M | $68.2M | $75.7M | $80.8M | $87.8M |
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
Palenque, Chiapas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque, Chiapas | 160,823 tn | 3.14 tn | 8,842.5 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
Palenque, Chiapas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 160,823 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,842.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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 | 93.3 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/14 | 9:24 AM | 4 | 62.9 km | 20,920 m | 8km WSW of Tila, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/14 | 5:47 AM | 4.5 | 52.5 km | 9,100 m | 14km N of Tila, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/14 | 3:03 AM | 4.3 | 65 km | 20,000 m | 12km ESE of Balancan de Dominguez, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/14 | 9:49 AM | 4.1 | 92.1 km | 45,900 m | 9km SSW of Tacotalpa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/13 | 11:23 AM | 4.3 | 87.9 km | 67,200 m | 6km N of San Carlos, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/13 | 11:35 PM | 4.1 | 74.1 km | 24,400 m | 20km W of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/13 | 5:45 PM | 4 | 68.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km E of Simojovel de Allende, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/12 | 5:32 AM | 4.6 | 94.7 km | 13,300 m | Guatemala | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/11 | 1:08 PM | 4.3 | 96.5 km | 94,500 m | Tabasco, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Palenque, Chiapas
Palenque is a city and municipality located in the north of the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The city was named almost 200 years before the famous nearby Mayan ruins were discovered in the 18th century. The area has a significant indigenous population, ..
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