Categories in Zihuatanejo
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zihuatanejo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 720 | 21 years |
| Other accommodation | 360 | 22 years |
| Hotels and motels | 326 | — |
| Shopping | 295 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 167 | — |
| Clothing stores | 133 | — |
| Real estate | 129 | — |
| Education | 125 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 110 | — |
| Apartments | 100 | — |
| Car repair | 88 | — |
Zihuatanejo Facts
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Population | 69,335 |
| Male Population | 33,916 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 35,419 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +183.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.9% |
| Median Age | 25.1 years (Male: 24.8, Female: 25.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,491 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, El Hujal, Playa la Ropa, Playa la Madera, Vicente Guerrero |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.64344, -101.55212 |
| Postal Codes | 40880, 40881, 40883, 40884, 40885, More |
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Zihuatanejo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,455 | 42,166 | 56,437 | 77,758 | 69,335 | 71,740 | 74,166 |
| Population Density | 2,223.2 / km² | 3,833.3 / km² | 5,130.6 / km² | 7,068.9 / km² | 6,303.2 / km² | 6,521.8 / km² | 6,742.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridZihuatanejo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 22.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zihuatanejo | +183.5% | +64.4% | +22.9% |
| Guerrero | — | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zihuatanejo Median Age
Median Age: 25.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zihuatanejo | 25.1 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.8 yrs |
| Guerrero | 23.2 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zihuatanejo Population Density
Population Density: 6,303 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zihuatanejo | 69,335 | 11 km² | 6,303 / km² |
| Guerrero | 3.8 million | 63,596.7 km² | 59.3 / 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
Zihuatanejo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Zihuatanejo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Zihuatanejo
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Zihuatanejo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zihuatanejo
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
Zihuatanejo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,780 | $11,111 | $14,653 | $12,199 | $7,152 | $10,313 | $9,992 | $11,491 |
| Total GDP | $679.6M | $562.1M | $804.1M | $757.3M | $493.9M | $781M | $867.2M | $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
Zihuatanejo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zihuatanejo | 285,253 tn | 4.11 tn | 25,932.1 tons/km² |
| Guerrero | 12,480,202 tn | 3.31 tn | 196.2 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
Zihuatanejo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 285,253 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,932.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9.8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/19 | 3:50 AM | 3.9 | 12.6 km | 35,000 m | 13km N of Zihuatanejo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/16 | 4:17 PM | 4 | 19.8 km | 25,490 m | 10km W of Ixtapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/16 | 2:16 PM | 4.2 | 2.5 km | 44,300 m | 2km ENE of Zihuatanejo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/14 | 5:11 AM | 4 | 19.1 km | 5,000 m | 18km SSW of Zihuatanejo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/14 | 9:12 AM | 3.9 | 4.2 km | 50,300 m | 3km WSW of Zihuatanejo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/14 | 1:49 PM | 3.9 | 20.8 km | 44,000 m | 12km NNW of Ixtapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/13 | 1:57 AM | 4.2 | 17.3 km | 29,490 m | 15km SSW of El Coacoyul, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/13 | 10:21 PM | 4.2 | 15.1 km | 53,300 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/13 | 4:17 PM | 4 | 19.7 km | 46,100 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/13 | 2:52 PM | 4 | 17.9 km | 36,400 m | Guerrero, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo (Spanish pronunciation: [siwataˈnexo]), or Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, is the fourth-largest city in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Politically the city belongs to the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta in the western part of Guerrero, but bot..
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