Escárcega

Escárcega is a small city in the the Mexican state of Campeche.Escárcega is located at 18.62°N 90.74°W. The population of the city in 2003 was about 26,800 people.

Escárcega is a the junction of Mexican highways 251 and 186, and is a new city which grew in the 20th century. It is named after Mexican patriot Francisco Escárcega.

Escárcega is also the name of a municipality within the state of Campeche, including the city of Escárcega and the surrounding region. In 1999 the population of Escarcega municipality was 55,802 people.