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Metetí Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
7 K People
Population growth
2.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 32%
15-24: 22%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 13%
65+: 5% percent
15-24: 22%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 13%
65+: 5% percent
Household size
4.2 People
Household composition
Extended families with 60% nuclear
40% multi-generational percent
40% multi-generational percent
Education level
Primary: 70%
Secondary: 25%
Tertiary: 5% percent
Secondary: 25%
Tertiary: 5% percent
Median household income
6,000 USD/year
Employment rate
55 %
Job growth
1.8 %
Dominant industries
Agriculture, fishing, informal trade
Cost of living index
75 index
Retail sales per capita
800 USD/year
Disposable income
4,200 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 10% percent
Existing retail mix
Small groceries, general stores, local markets
Number of competitors
15 stores
Market saturation
Low
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate
Rent costs
10 USD/sqm/month
Property values
500 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use rural zoning allowing retail
Business permits
Standard municipal process, 30 days days
Availability of retail space
High
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to Pan-American Highway
Public transportation access
Bus services to Yaviza and Panama City
Parking availability
Abundant street parking
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate
Vehicle traffic
Low
Public transport accessibility
Fair
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
Daily local farming and trade
Shopping preferences
Local markets and basic goods
Brand affinity
Low for international, high for local
Consumer loyalty
High to familiar vendors
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, local festivals
Crime statistics
Low overall, 50 per 1,000 rate
Shoplifting rates
Very low
Public safety measures
Local police presence
Tourist spending
200 USD/visitor
Tourist footfall
5,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Indigenous festivals, migrant aid events
Seasonal attractions
Dry season eco-tours
E-commerce penetration
10 %
Click-and-collect adoption
Negligible
Local preference for in-store shopping
95 %
Total retail space
2,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.29 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
40 %
Sustainable retail demand
Moderate
Major upcoming retail projects
None planned
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Local Market 1: 40%, Local Market 2: 30%, Small Store: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials focused, weekly purchases
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Negligible
Top mall shopping preferences
N/A, no malls
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
30 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Specialty goods, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 80%, Luxury: 5% percent
Number of existing malls
0 malls
Retail market gaps
Modern groceries, electronics
Trade area population
15,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Medium
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open markets preferred over enclosed
Public transport access
Bus to regional centers
Walkability score
80 index
Road infrastructure & car access
Paved main roads, good access
Surrounding land use & future developments
Agricultural, potential eco-tourism
Retail Destinations in Metetí
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Metetí at a Glance
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