Living in Ciudad Mendoza
Ciudad Mendoza is a large place in Veracruz, Mexico, home to 35,641 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 17%, #43 of 262), low-income families (top 20%, #102 of 510), single parents (top 21%, #105 of 510).
Residents35,641
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport111 km (General Heriberto Jara International)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km473,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,790 m, height range 730 m
Nearest major riverBlanco, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Mexico City217 km
Within 10 km221,519 people
Greater areaGreater Orizaba, 7 km out
LandscapeSierra Madre del Sur
Winter daylight11 h 00 min, sunset 0:57
See Ciudad Mendoza on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ciudad Mendoza
- The landscape belongs to the Sierra Madre del Sur.
- The Blanco runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Orizaba, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 00 min and sets around 0:57; in late June it sets around 3:08.
How Ciudad Mendoza ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Mexico | In Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #152 of 510 | #14 of 45 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #204 of 623 | #14 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #102 of 510 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #105 of 510 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #335 of 510 | #25 of 45 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #280 of 510 | #6 of 45 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #295 of 623 | #16 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #230 of 432 | #12 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #229 of 407 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #233 of 386 | #12 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #222 of 623 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #224 of 412 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #220 of 371 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #43 of 262 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #198 of 510 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #211 of 623 | #11 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #227 of 386 | #12 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #252 of 623 | #10 of 53 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #271 of 510 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #420 of 623 | #37 of 53 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #254 of 623 | #11 of 53 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #213 of 623 | #17 of 53 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #420 of 623 | #37 of 53 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #193 of 623 | #11 of 53 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #243 of 623 | #10 of 53 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #537 of 623 | #42 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 65 | #253 of 623 | #13 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #202 of 432 | #9 of 35 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nogales (Veracruz) 3 km
- Río Blanco 4 km
- Orizaba 10 km
- Ixtaczoquitlán 13 km
- Fortín de las Flores 22 km
- Córdoba 28 km
- Coscomatepec de Bravo 33 km
- Ciudad Serdán 35 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.