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Isla Mujeres Municipality

In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Isla Mujeres Municipality, exploring its many facets and discovering its impact on different areas of life. From its influence on contemporary society to its relevance in history, through its implications in popular culture and its importance in the academic field, Isla Mujeres Municipality has left its mark on numerous aspects of human existence. Throughout these pages, we will analyze its origins, evolution and future potential, unraveling its mysteries and providing a complete and enriching vision of Isla Mujeres Municipality. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and knowledge about this exciting topic.

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Isla Mujeres
Municipality
Municipal hall on Isla Mujeres
Municipal hall on Isla Mujeres
Flag of Isla Mujeres
Flag
Official logo of Isla Mujeres
Location of the Municipality in the State
Location of the Municipality in the State
Isla Mujeres is located in Mexico
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 21°14′N 86°44′W / 21.233°N 86.733°W / 21.233; -86.733
CountryMexico
StateQuintana Roo
Municipal seatIsla Mujeres
Government
 • Municipal President[1]Hugo Sánchez Montalvo
Area
[2]
1,100 km2 (420 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3.3 ft)
Population
 (2010, 2019)
22,686
 • Urban
15,295
Time zoneUTC−5 (Southeastern Time Zone)
INEGI Code23003
Websitewww.islamujeres.gob.mx

Isla Mujeres (Spanish pronunciation: ['isla mu'xeɾes], Spanish for Island of the Women) is one of the eleven municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the Yucatán Peninsula. Most of the municipality is located on the mainland in the northeastern corner of the state. Its municipal seat, also called Isla Mujeres, is a small town on the island from which it takes its name. It is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of Cancún in the Caribbean Sea, and it is the easternmost municipal seat in Mexico. As of the 2010, 2019 census, the town had a population of 22,686 inhabitants.[3]

Towns and villages

The municipality consists of a total of 143 localities. The largest localities (cities, towns, and villages) are:[3]

Map of the Municipality
Name Population
(2010 Census)
Isla Mujeres
12,642
Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres
2,653
Francisco May
223
Punta Sam
30
Total municipality 16,203

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 8,750—    
2000 11,313+5.27%
2005 13,315+3.31%
2010 16,203+4.00%
Source: INEGI Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía[4]

References

  1. ^ Official Website for Isla Mujeres
  2. ^ Quintana Roo Archived 2014-10-14 at the Wayback Machine Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México
  3. ^ a b 2010 census tables: INEGI Archived 2013-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ INEGI. Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía. Censo de Población y Vivienda 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010. Archived 2013-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
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