Mexico, Pampanga
Mexico is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 109,481 people in 20,382 households.
The town was named after Mexico, a country in North America after being confused with its native name "Masiku" which is often taken as "Elbowed" (elbowing river: macasicung ilug) some theories attribute the name to "Siku"; an Old Kapampangan term for Chico or Sapodilla which grew richly in the town. It is a home of residential, commercial and recreational developments.
| Population Census of Mexico, Pampanga | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 91,696 | — |
| 2000 | 109,481 | 3.55% |
| 2007 | 141,298 | 3.64% |
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