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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
Anastacia FB pages https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingAnastacia/?fref=ts and https://www.facebook.com/groups/rescueanastacia/
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Increasing rate of population growth expected in upcoming years
Vislumbran elevado crecimiento poblacional
Para los próximos años, en Isla Mujeres
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de agosto.-
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de agosto.-
Isla Mujeres could become the third most populous municipality (in the state of Quintana Roo) in upcoming years, after Solidaridad (where Playa del Carmen is located) and Benito Juarez, (where Cancun is located). This is attributed to to the anticipated exponential growth in the continental area of the municipality of Isla Mujeres..
According to the Programa Institucional de Población 2011-2015, Isla Mujeres had a growth rate of 3.54 percent, with a population of 16,840 in 2011, which increased to 19,495 in 2015. Meanwhile, Benito Juarez is in first place with a growth rate of 4.49 percent, with its population increasing from 680,841 in 2011, to 743,626 in 2015.
Currently Isla Mujeres is the least populated municipality in the state...see graphic below.
Personnel with the Isla Mujeres municipal government on the mainland explained that population growth in our municipality will be due to the growth of urban sprawl from Cancun on that side, and because the Hotel Zone of Chamuchuc has been reactivated. In addition, there is growth to the municipality because investments are being made in the area from Punta Sam to the north.
Población de Quintana Roo 1970-2014 (Source for graphic)
| 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Quintana Roo | 88,150 | 225,985 | 493,277 | 874,963 | 1,325,578 | 1,529,877 |
| BENITO JUÁREZ | 37,190 | 176,765 | 419,815 | 661,176 | 760,364 | |
| COZUMEL | 23,270 | 44,903 | 60,091 | 79,535 | 88,890 | |
| FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO | 32,506 | 47,234 | 60,365 | 75,026 | 84,899 | |
| ISLA MUJERES | 4,731 | 10,666 | 11,313 | 16,203 | 18,951 | |
| JOSÉ MARÍA MORELOS | 18,372 | 25,179 | 31,052 | 36,179 | 40,319 | |
| LÁZARO CÁRDENAS | 11,917 | 15,967 | 20,411 | 25,333 | 28,528 | |
| OTHÓN P. BLANCO | 97,999 | 172,563 | 208,164 | 244,553 | 234,036 | |
| Solidaridad | 63,752 | 159,310 | 198,213 | |||
| Tulum | 28,263 | 33,422 | ||||
| Bacalar | 42,255 | |||||
| Fuente: INEGI y CONAPO |
(This article in SIPSE from February says the population of the state of Quintana Roo is over 1.5 million, of whom 743,000 are in Benito Juarez. It says the state's population growth rate decreased, in comparison with the previous decade, according to the Encuesta Intercensal 2015, conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography/ INEGI. )
Did you know that most People in Q Roo were born elsewhere?
This SIPSE article from December 2015 explains that over 51% of the population of Quintana Roo were born elsewhere and migrated to the state. Q. Roo leads the country in this statistic, followed by Baja California and Baja California Sur (at 44.6% and 39.6%). The common denominator among these three states is tourism activity (people migrating for economic opportunities offered by tourism) and they are on international boundaries. On the opposite end of the statistical scale regarding migration is Chiapas, where only 4.3% of its population was born elsewhere.
Population graph of Q Roo (by INEGI)
This governmental report by INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography) says...
In 2010, 143, 899 Mexicans moved to Quintana Roo from other parts of Mexico
- 16 were from Yucatán,
- 15 from Chiapas,
- 14 from Tabasco,
- 13 from Mexico City (Distrito Federal)
- 12 from Veracruz.
International Immigration to Quintana Roo:
In 2010, of every 100 international immigrants to the state of Quintana Roo, 59 were from the United States. On a national level, this percentage is 89 of every 100 immigrants.
88% live in cities
In 2010, 88% of the population of Q Roo lived in cities, while the other 12% resided in rural areas. (Nationally these stats are 78% urban and 22% rural).
Sixteen percent speak indigenous languages, of whom 4% don't speak Spanish
The indigenous languages most commonly spoken in Quintana Roo are:
Lengua indígena
|
Número
de hablantes
(año 2010) |
| Maya |
177 979
|
| Tzotzil |
3 392
|
| Chol |
3 059
|
| Kanjobal |
1 516
|
| Source: | INEGI. Censo de Población y Vivienda 2010. |
In Quintana Roo, 4% of the population is illiterate. The average level of education for those over 15 is completion of 9.6 grades, which is slightly past graduation from Middle School. This is slightly higher than the national level of 9.1 grades completed. (Chiapas & Oaxaca are lowest with 7.2 and 7.5, while Mexico City is highest with 11.1 grades completed, on average.
Please pardon this blank space which I can't eliminate. Some graphics aren't compatible with Blogger & glitches like this can result.
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Together we'll celebrate the 166th anniversary of the founding of the city of Isla Mujeres on August 15-21
Celebremos juntos los 166 años de la ciudad de #IslaMujeres
Del 15 al 21 de agosto.
Awards ceremony for the International Caribbean Poetry Contest of Isla Mujeres 2016 on August 18 at the City Council room at 5pm. Free.
Ceremonia de entrega del Premio Internacional Caribe Isla Mujeres de Poesía 2016.
18 de agosto a las 17:00 hrs
Sala de Cabildo.
Entrada Libre.
There are promotions for Isla Fest events, including the Taste of Isla Artist Fair. See the events section below.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
"Saldo Blanco" (no incidents) during summer vacation
Se mantiene saldo blando en las vacaciones [+] Ver masfull article & photo at this link
August 10 The crews of the dozens of boats visiting the waters of Isla Mujeres have taken adequate precautions and there have been no incidents this far in the summer holiday season. A representative of a travel agency, who monitors their customer service, said that one of the attractions of visiting Isla Mujeres is that people say they are not disappointed and the service providers are trained to provide good service. They enjoy the waters and beaches of the island, and there is respect for the efforts of the authorities to prevent accidents.
Regarding the lifeguards who monitor the beaches, some of them have had to intervene to rescue and assist various tourists who try to move beyond the buoy line or out of the usual swimming areas. They explained that while there North Beach and Playa Centro are known for having very little current, there are some areas at the ends of the channel where the strength of the sea can be felt, and there are people who do not swim well, who are tired, and who become worried when they feel the current.
The Civil Protection agency, and the Committee installed for this purpose, have had no problems with their plans to maintain a "Saldo Blanco", with full coordination of agencies at all three levels of government, including institutions like the Mexican Navy and the Red Cross.
Mayor-elect participates in beach clean-up
El alcalde electo participó en la limpieza de playas [+] Ver mas
This information was translated yesterday.
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| View from the rooms. |
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed. |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes southward down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes southwest to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or other options. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants.
August events
Sunset ~7:10p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
August 18 7:36p Full moon
August 19 8:22
August 20 9:07
August 21 9:52
August 22 10:39
August 23 11:26
Every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am: Sergio's Batik class. ~3 hours long. 400p includes materials.
Kid's classes every other Saturday at 12:30.
The Delta Aquarid meteor showers continue into early August. http://earthsky.org/astronom…/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide…
Thur. Aug 4 Artist Fair at the Casa de Cultura 4-9
Monday Aug 8: It's time for the annual Perseid meteor shower (eastward-over the Caribbean) & there may be twice as many this year. LINK
It peaks Thurs night/Fri morn & is best viewed after moon-set at 1:20am.
Moon-set tonight (Monday) is 11:20, and it's 40 mins later nightly. Hoping for clear skies!
Aug. 10-21 Five food trucks from Merida will visit Isla Mujeres as part of Isla Fest
August 17-21 Taste of Isla Mujeres Artist Fair at the Casa de Cultura 4pm
Friday August 19 & Saturday August 20 Isla Fest at the Casa de Cultura Free
Isla Fest
Conferences, expositions, exhibitions, shows, demonstrations
166th Anniversary of the Foundation of the town
Monday August 15, at the Casa de Cultura 11am
Photographic exhibition of the Art of Fishing
Exhibition from the Municipal Archives
Photographic and artistic exhibition 'Pinceladas Caribenas" (Caribbean brushstrokes)
Wednesday August 17
10am Placing of a wreath to commemorate the anniversary of the Cross in the Bay, from the ferry pier
7pm Formal City Council session to commemorate the 166th &
coronation of the Queen of the Foundation Festivities of 2016, at the
Casa de Cultura
Thursday August 18 as the Casa de Cultura
11am Isla Mujeres Historical Conference
7pm Poetry Recital: "Poesia Que Vino del Mar" (Poetry the comes from the sea)
Friday August 19 at the Casa de Cultura
8am Oratory Contest about the Foundation of the Town of Dolores
7pm Gastronomic Demonstration of Tiknxik
8pm Musical performances by Nicho Hinojosa and Miguel Inzunza
Saturday August 20
7am 1st Foundation 15 km Race at Playa Centro (Posada beach) Free Registration
8pm Performance by Astrid Hadad at the Casa de Cultura
Sunday August 21 at the Casa de Cultura
8pm Festival of the Dances of the Caribbean in my Land with Trova Islena
Miguel Inzunza Link to this video
Nicho Hinojosa LINK to this video
One of the performers for Isla Fest is Astrid Hadad, who sports some amazing costumes in her performances. Her Wikipedia page says" ...no one since has stuffed all of Mexican political and cultural history into a dress and laced it up with a feminist attitude quite like Ms. Hadad. In a way, one could say that Hadad’s wild cabaret is a little like a Frida Kahlo painting come to life. Like Frida, she draws from the rich motherlode of images offered up by Mexican history and culture: Catholic saints, Aztec and Mayan iconography, revolutionary heroes, exuberant flowers and plants, campesino and indigenous folk art, the golden era of Mexican cinema and so on. Hadad has absorbed this inheritance of a uniquely Mexican and female surrealism and created her own surrealist cabaret that pulses with campy humor and irony."
Link to this video
Sources for Storm Information:
Wunderground
Tropical Tidbits
NOAA
The Artist's Fairs are scheduled twice a month, on the First and Third Thursdays, at the Casa de Cultura, 4-9.
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