Mexico City LIC Megacity Flashcards
What is the population of Mexico City?
21 million
What percentage of the country’s population lives in Greater Mexico City?
75%
True or false: Mexico City is the most populous city in the eastern hemisphere?
False. It is the most populous city in the Western Hemisphere.
Is this city the most densely populated in Mexico?
Yes it is.
What was the population increase of Mexico City between 2015-2016?
0.8%
What is Mexico City’s population expected to reach by 2030?
The population is expected to reach just under 24 million.
How big is Mexico City?
1485km2
Does Mexico City have a high or low crime rate?
It has a high crime rate.
How many kidnaps take place per month?
500
How many murders take place each week?
3
What do people sell to try and reduce kidnapping/murders?
Bullet proof clothing.
What type of school is available to help people avoid kidnap?
There are driving schools to help people avoid kidnap.
What global reputation does the city have?
It is known as the kidnap capital of the world?
Is the rich/poor divide big or small?
Big
What natural hazards does the city face?
Earthquakes and floods.
What type of communities do people live in?
Gated communities with armed guards.
What are the 3 main reasons for the growth of the city?
There has been a large number of immigrants, recently from Asia-Pacific countries.
The number of foreigners has grown by 95% in the last decade, the majority of which are from the US according to the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
Urban migration has slowed and now natural increase is the main cause of population growth.
What is the acronym for the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography?
INEGI
What are Mexico City’s main economic activities?
It has one of the largest financial centres in the continent.
The principal industry centres of Mexico are in Mexico City.
What geographical feature causes problems for Mexico City?
It is located between two large mountains which trap pollution.
What did a World Bank study in 2004 find about urban population?
11% of the urban population was extremely poor whilst 42% was moderately poor.
The inability of what has lead to huge shanty towns?
There is a large inability to provide sufficient services and housing which has left huge shanty towns.
Where are these shanty towns located?
On the outskirts of the city.
Which of the largest shanty towns in the world is located in Mexico City?
Neza-Chalco-Itza
What is the estimated population of Neza-Chalco-Itza?
4million
What is the annual rainfall in Mexico City?
27 inches
What is a problem with the buildings in the shanty towns of Mexico City?
No solid foundations / structure
What is the average time it takes someone to commute to work in Mexico City?
2.5 hour daily commute due to bad traffic
Give some examples of cultural aspects of Mexico City
Street culture - mariachi bands, 25,000 taco stands, dance Sunday.
10 Mexican wrestling arenas in the city.
