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Altamira, Mexico
Tamaulipas · Mexico
Altamira is a mid-size city in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 59,536. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 59,536 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.3931°, -97.9386° |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Tamaulipas |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2 inches (969 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Altamira
Altamira is a mid-size city in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 59,536. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.
Income: Altamira vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,905 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Altamira
Altamira has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1115 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 726.5 sq mi (1,881.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3931°N, 97.9386°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in |
Altamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.4").
Schools in Altamira
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Matutina Mártires de la Revolución | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Martires de la Revolución | — | — | — | — |
| Supervisión Escolar | — | — | — | — |
| Prepa Alramira | — | — | — | — |
| AMALIA GONZALEZ CABALLERO DE CASTILLO LEDON | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria General N° 1 Benito Juárez García | — | — | — | — |
| Preescolar Bambi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Juana De Asbaje y Ramírez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica 82 Arquímides Caballero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Manuel Félix Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica 55 Expo. Petrolera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Preescolar Eva Sámano de López | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero matutino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Serapio Cepeda | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Altamira
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom FM (Tampico) - 104.7 FM - XHERP-FM - Grupo AS - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 104.7 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| BOOM FM 104.7 (Tampico) - 104.7 FM - XHERP-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 104.7 fm, 80s | MP3 | |
| Arroba FM (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 93.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| VOX FM Radio Hits 89.3 (Tampico) - 89.3 FM - XHTOT-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 89.3 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps | |
| EXA FM 95.3 (Tampico) - 95.3 FM - XHOX-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 95.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| W RADIO 100.9 (Tampico) - 100.9 FM - XHS-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 100.9 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| ARROBA FM 93.5 (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 93.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Tampico - 97.7 FM - XHRW-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 97.7 fm, américa | MP3 |
Museums in Altamira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Naturaleza | ||||
| Museo Tampico 1829 |
Libraries in Altamira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso M. Perez | 0.0 | |||||
| Alfonso M. Perez | 0.0 | |||||
| Alfonso M. Perez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| UAT Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| UAT Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| UAT Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altamira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercado municipal | |||||
| Central de Abastos de Tampico | |||||
| Mercado Manuel Avila Camacho | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santander | |||||
| Mercados de Ciudad Madero |
Hotels in Altamira
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altamira
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Altamira
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Altamira
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Altamira
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altamira
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Altamira
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Altamira
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Altamira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelorama | ||||
| Modelorama | ||||
| Modelorama | ||||
| Sitio Corona |
Stadiums & Teams in Altamira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altamira
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport | TAM | Medium Airport |
| Aero Fumigaciones David Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aerofumigaciones El Primo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alicia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Anna Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benny Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Betty Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Rojo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Copa de Oro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cruz Negra Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cuestecitas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ejido González Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Frater Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Limonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraíso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rocio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Husky Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Fronton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Juana Ramirez Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ju-Bar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chijolosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Coma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ensenada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Escondida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lomita Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Mesa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Nueva Gloria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Palma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Poza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Simiente Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Las Hadas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Potrancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Vegas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lindavista Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Los Aztecas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Aztecas I Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cerones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Miles Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Malvinas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manantiales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Moctezuma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montañas del Gualul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nuevo Temalacaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plan de Iguala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Proveedora Agrícola de Tampico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho El Bernal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho El Casco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Altamira
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Dental UMD | ||
| Clínica Dental UMD | ||
| CRI Altamira |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altamira
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hermanos de la fe | |
| Iglesia Santiago Apostol | |
| Luz Del Mundo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Altamira
What is the population of Altamira?
Altamira has a population of 59,536 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 726.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altamira?
Altamira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.
How is the job market in Altamira?
The job market in Altamira is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,905 business establishments in the area.