On Latin America, Mexico is third country in size after Brazil and Argentina in terms of total land area. It ranks as the thirteenth largest country in the globe. Most of the people lives in cities, even though there is a lot of land in the nation. Some of the most populous cities in the world are not the largest in terms of land area.
As a result, it’s not hard to guess that many Mexican cities have a rather high population density. Usually, comparisons between cities are made based on this number. But today, we’ll look at some of Mexico’s major metropolitan areas in terms of their geographical areas.
The big cities are one of the most valuable Mexico tourist destinations for tourists from all over the world. This is because in them they can learn more about the culture, history and food that shapes all of us who were born in this beautiful country.
Leon, a very attractive city in Mexico
The city of Leon is located in the heart of the country, almost 4 and a half hours north-northwest of Mexico City. Its 471 square miles of space make it bigger than New York City’s 303 square miles. There are much more people living in New York than there are in Leon, as can be shown by comparing the two cities’ populations. As of the upcoming 2020 census, there will be 8.38 million inhabitants in New York and 1.58 million in Leon.
The city has earned a name for itself as a manufacturer of high-quality leather goods. Just north of Leon’s central business district is the Sierra de Lobos Natural Preserve, where you can go hiking and see wildlife such as mesquite lizards, peregrine falcons, and Mexican long-nosed bats.
The famous Mexico City
To put it simply, México City dwarfs New York City. It is, in reality, one of the world’s most populous urban areas. With the United States to the north and Central America to the south, Mexico City’s 573,000-square-mile (1.4 million km2) location in south central is ideal. Tenochtitlan, the ancient name for the capital, was first used by the Mexica people in 1325. People from all over the United States and the world have joined in recent years.
With a population of 9,209,944 as of the 2020 census, México City is extremely densely populated. The Mercado de Jamaica (Jamaica Flower Market) and the Chapultepec Zoo, one of the few zoos with Giant Pandas, are two great destinations for nature enthusiasts to reconnect with the outdoors.
Cancun, Mexico: Paradise on Earth
Another fantastic Mexican vacation town, at number five in population and area (5,764 sq. Cancn is a popular tourist destination due to its hotels, snorkeling/diving opportunities, and fascinating Mayan ruins. Guests may kick back and enjoy their stay at one of the numerous available hotels because many of them are all-inclusive resorts. Cancun, located on the Yucatán Peninsula, with white sand beaches and azure blue waters in the Caribbean. Coral reefs, beautiful blue and yellow Queen Angelfish, green sea turtles, and even a pod of dolphins can greet you if you decide to go snorkeling.
Reynosa, an amazing city
We will now examine the Mexican megacities that span over 1,050 square miles. Reynosa’s 1,219 sq. mi. of land size is very similar to that of the US state of Rhode Island, which is 1,214 sq. mi. The city of Reynosa sits on the international boundary between Mexico and the United States, just across the state line from Texas. Located on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, around 90 miles west of South Padre Island, Texas. It has 691,557 residents, making it the most populous municipality in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Certain American companies, such as Panasonic and LG, have set up shop in the city because of its proximity to the United States. Laguna la Escondida (The Hidden Lagoon) and the Reynosa Cultural Park are located about 15 minutes from the heart of the city. Birds flying between Canada and the United States often stopover in the lagoon region. The lagoon is also home to several species of turtles.
Mexico is an incredible country, full of life, flavor, and many things to see and enjoy. Remember that it is important to make your reservation with time and anticipation, so you only must worry about enjoying this beautiful place.