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Disease brought by Spanish conquistadors, such as smallpox. Native Americans didn't have immunity and died by the millions.

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Why did the population of central Mexico decrease so sharply?

The population decreased sharply due to war, slavery and European-brought diseases such as smallpox, for which Native American inhabitants didn't have any immunity.


What is the poplulation of central Mexico?

Central Mexico includes Mexico City, as well as other important cities such as Puebla, Toluca, Cuernavaca and Pachuca. As such, the region has a population of some 37.4 million people, or almost a third of Mexico's population.


What country in Central America has highest population density?

Mexico, Mexico city when its warm


What is the population of Mexicos central interior?

The central interior of Mexico (also known as Centrosur) is composed by the states of Cuernavaca, Mexico and Federal District, where Mexico City is located. The total population of such region would be of some 25,246,764 people.


The smallest Central American country in terms of population?

The smallest Central American country by population is Belize, with a population of 333,721 people. Belize is bordered by Guatemala and Mexico.


The leading population centers and industrial areas of Mexico are found in the central region?

Yes, they are.


What part of Mexico has the highest population of density?

The Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano.


Why is central Mexico important to Mexico?

Due to volcanic activity, central Mexico is dominated by the Mexican central plateau, which besides its fertile soil, has a temperate climate -- unlike the scorching deserts to the north or the suffocating jungles on the coast. This has allowed a higher population density and more development along the region. Some of the largest cities in Mexico, such as Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro or Guanajuato are located in Central Mexico.


What is the population of Northeastern Mexico?

It depends on what "Southern Mexico" means to you. The most commonly associated states to such region are the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas:Guerrero: 3,388,768Oaxaca: 3,801,962Chiapas: 4,796,580Total population for southern Mexico (according to the 2010 census) equals 11,987,310 people.


Which part of Mexico does more than half of the country's population live?

At the Mexican central plateau, where cities such as Mexico City (Population: 19,231,829), Puebla (2,109,049) or Toluca (1,610,786) are found.


Where does most of Mexico's population and major city lie?

Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano.


What is the Mexico City?

It is the economic, cultural and political capital of Mexico. With a population of 21.16 milion and located in the Central Mexican Plateau (the Mexican highlands), it is considered the heart of Mexico.