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Bustamante, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Bustamante is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 3,640. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,640 Population 4/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Bustamante

Bustamante is a municipality and town of Mexico in the state of Nuevo León. The full name is San Miguel de Bustamante. The municipality has an area of 558 km2 (215 sq mi). It is bordered on the north by Lampazos de Naranjo and the state of Coahuila, on the south by Mina and Villaldama, Nuevo León, on the east by Villaldama, and on the west by Mina. In 2010 the population of the municipality was 3,773, of which nearly all lived in the town of Bustamante.

People

Population3,640
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population3,640
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates26.5350°, -100.5061°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bustamante

Bustamante is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 3,640. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Bustamante vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bustamante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area833.9 sq mi (2,159.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates26.5350°N, 100.5061°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 16, 2022.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 72 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 119 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 249 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 269 km
2005 Emily Category 3 249 km
1999 Bret Category 2 247 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 275 km
1980 Allen Category 2 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Bustamante has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Bustamante

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Living Memory Museum
Museum of Simple Things

Hotels in Bustamante

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nuevo lugar
Restaurante y Hotel Ancira

Clinics in Bustamante

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud
MX #505643499
MX #505643500

Airports Near Bustamante

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Del Norte International AirportNTRMedium Airport
Candela AirportSmall Airport
Club Aereo Francisco Lobo AirportSmall Airport
El Centenario AirstripSmall Airport
El Chapote AirstripSmall Airport
El Mito AirstripSmall Airport
La Mota AirportSmall Airport
La Pitaya AirportSmall Airport
Lampazos de Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Los Algodones AirportSmall Airport
Los Cuates AirportSmall Airport
Los Gloriosos AirportSmall Airport
Mario Palau AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Cartujanos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Don Roberto AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Campanero AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Jabali AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Guadalupe South AirportSmall Airport
Rancho La Zorra AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Gerardo AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Salvador Northeast AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirportSmall Airport
San Manolo AirportSmall Airport
San Roberto AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bustamante

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Miguel Arcángel Church

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 3,640 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 833.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bustamante?

Bustamante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bustamante?

The job market in Bustamante is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 116 business establishments in the area.

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