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