Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rayón, Chiapas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| Clothing stores | 7 |
| Shoe stores | 7 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| Churches | 5 |
Rayón, Chiapas Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 7,683 |
| Male Population | 3,791 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,892 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +256.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.0% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years (Male: 21, Female: 21.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,627 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.20137, -93.01110 |
| Postal Codes | 29740 |
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Rayón, Chiapas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,153 | 3,703 | 4,956 | 6,835 | 7,683 | 8,142 | 8,563 |
| Population Density | 1,377.9 / km² | 2,369.9 / km² | 3,171.8 / km² | 4,374.4 / km² | 4,917.1 / km² | 5,210.9 / km² | 5,480.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRayón, Chiapas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 55% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayón, Chiapas | +256.9% | +107.5% | +55% |
| Chiapas | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rayón, Chiapas Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayón, Chiapas | 21.4 yrs | 21.8 yrs | 21 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)
Rayón, Chiapas Population Density
Population Density: 4,917 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayón, Chiapas | 7,683 | 1.563 km² | 4,917 / 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
Rayón, Chiapas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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
Rayón, Chiapas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,269 | $5,796 | $9,097 | $7,813 | $9,628 | $9,010 | $7,523 | $7,627 |
| Total GDP | $77.3M | $96.5M | $169M | $166.5M | $230.6M | $239.5M | $232.8M | $241.8M |
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
Rayón, Chiapas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayón, Chiapas | 23,571 tn | 3.07 tn | 15,085.5 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
Rayón, Chiapas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,571 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,085.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 | 21.7 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 10:49 AM | 4.2 | 84.6 km | 167,980 m | 25km NE of Cristobal Obregon, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/16 | 7:48 PM | 4.1 | 45.6 km | 15,260 m | 18km SW of Ostuacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/15 | 2:52 AM | 4.4 | 80.8 km | 229,680 m | 17km SW of Acala, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/15 | 7:13 AM | 4.4 | 75.2 km | 193,890 m | 14km SW of Ocozocuautla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/15 | 3:33 AM | 4.1 | 85.4 km | 182,100 m | 25km SW of Suchiapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/14 | 9:24 AM | 4 | 51.8 km | 20,920 m | 8km WSW of Tila, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/14 | 5:47 AM | 4.5 | 67.7 km | 9,100 m | 14km N of Tila, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/14 | 9:49 AM | 4.1 | 39 km | 45,900 m | 9km SSW of Tacotalpa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/13 | 5:45 PM | 4 | 48.8 km | 5,000 m | 8km E of Simojovel de Allende, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rayón, Chiapas
Rayón is a town and one of the 119 Municipalities of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 9,002, up from 6,870 as of 2005. It covers an area of 94.4 km². of 2010, the town of Rayón had a population of 5,8..
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