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Bustamante, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

Bustamante is a small town in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 1,392. Elevation: 5,440 ft (1,658 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,392 Population 1/sq mi density
5,440 ft Elevation 1,658 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Bustamante

Bustamante is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

People

Population1,392
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation5,440 ft (1,658 m)
Population1,392
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,440 ft (1,658 m)
Coordinates23.4358°, -99.7578°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bustamante

Bustamante is a small town in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 1,392. The city sits at an elevation of 5,440 feet (1,658 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Bustamante vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bustamante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,440 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,440 ft (1,658 m)
Area1,250.4 sq mi (3,238.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.4358°N, 99.7578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 53 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 61 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 37 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 96 km
2005 Emily Category 3 204 km
2003 Erika Category 1 294 km
2000 Keith Category 1 212 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 294 km
1993 Gert Category 2 300 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Bustamante has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Bustamante

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Aramberri AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Mante Los Huastecas National AirportMMCSmall Airport
Ciudad Tula AirportSmall Airport
El Palmar Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
El Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Güémez AirportSmall Airport
La Escuadra AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Sigma AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bustamante

What is the population of Bustamante?

Bustamante has a population of 1,392 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,250.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bustamante?

Bustamante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bustamante?

The job market in Bustamante is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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