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Ciudad Madero, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

Ciudad Madero is a large city in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 197,216. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

197,216 Population 669/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population197,216
Density669/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population197,216
Population Density669 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates22.2475°, -97.8367°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (971 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ciudad Madero

Ciudad Madero is a large city in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 197,216. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 101 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Income: Ciudad Madero vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare32
Retail14

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ciudad Madero

Ciudad Madero 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 15.7° / 23.3° 32.7
Feb 21°C / 70°F 17° / 25° 23.5
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 27.9° 21.4
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.2° 19.1
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.2° 33.9
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 25.5° / 32.9° 147.7
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33° 142.1
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.6° 152.8
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.3° 277.2
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 22.4° / 30.6° 178.5
Nov 23°C / 73°F 18.8° / 27.3° 53.2
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 16.4° / 25° 33.1
Ciudad Madero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area294.8 sq mi (763.5 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates22.2475°N, 97.8367°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 195 km
2017 Katia Category 2 188 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 281 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 173 km
2010 Alex Category 2 204 km
2007 Dean Category 2 202 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 209 km
2005 Emily Category 3 279 km
2000 Keith Category 1 40 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 73 km
1993 Gert Category 2 122 km
1990 Diana Category 2 157 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 203 km
1988 Debby Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in

Ciudad Madero 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 (8.5") and March the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Ciudad Madero

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cetis 109
Escuela Primaria Benito Juarez
Escuela Secundaria Revolución Mexicana
COBAEV 01
Escuela Primaria "Manuel Azueta"
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 64
Escuela Primaria Expropiación Petrolera
Jardín de Niños "Federico Froebel"
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo
Colegio Columbia
Secundaria Tecnica No. 19 Lic. Natividad Garza Leal
Universidad Santander
Escuela Primaria 5 de Mayo
Cecati 24
Colegio Juarez Lincon
Secundaria Fernando San Pedro I
Escuela Primaria Centenario
Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero Campus II
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 3 "Ing. Luis Hidalgo y Castro"
WINSTON
Icest
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Radio Stations near Ciudad Madero

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 Ciudad Madero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Naturaleza
Museo Tampico 1829

Libraries in Ciudad Madero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alfonso M. Perez0.0
Alfonso M. Perez0.0
Alfonso M. Perez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
UAT Biblioteca0.0
UAT Biblioteca0.0
UAT Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Ciudad Madero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiguo mercado municipal
Central de Abastos de Tampico
Mercado Manuel Avila Camacho
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal Santander
Mercados de Ciudad Madero

Hotels in Ciudad Madero

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camino Real Tampico
Carasol Villas & Suites
Hafersons Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Tampico
Hotel Bicentenario
Hotel Posada Casa Blanca
Meson del Rey
Miramar Inn
Three suns

Restaurants in Ciudad Madero

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buffalitas
El Asador
El Itacate
El Porvenir
Kurai
Macondo Espacio Cultural Alternativo
Pollo Paley
Pueblo Viejo "Restaurant"
Restaurante El Porvenir
ROBLEORO Brewin Co Tap Room Restaurante
Super Cream
Super Cream
Sushi & Roll
Tacos la pequeña
Tacos Mazatlán carne asada al carbón
Tortas Lupe
Velas 10

Cinemas in Ciudad Madero

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinemex

Theatres in Ciudad Madero

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Convenciones Tampico
Teatro Metropolitano de Tampico
Teatro UniSan

Monuments in Ciudad Madero

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las sirenas
los delfines
Monumental Flag

Clinics in Ciudad Madero

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental UMD

Bus Stations in Ciudad Madero

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADO
Central Camionera
Omnibus de México
Terminal de Autobuses Tampico Madero
Terminal ETN Turistar Tampico

Gas Stations in Ciudad Madero

23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

35007
E02330
E02351
E03561
E03982
E04213
E06401
E06639
E07441
E07465
E07771
E08371
E12448
Gasolinera Nexum
Goaolinera
Mobil
MX #3751071202
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Ciudad Madero

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
BBVA
Santander

Shopping Malls in Ciudad Madero

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altama City Center
Plaza Covadonga

Gyms in Ciudad Madero

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Real Gym Tampico

Golf Courses in Ciudad Madero

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campo de Golf Pemex

Breweries in Ciudad Madero

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Sitio Corona

Stadiums & Teams in Ciudad Madero

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ciudad Madero

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAMMedium Airport
Aero Fumigaciones David AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones El Primo AirportSmall Airport
Alicia AirportSmall Airport
Anna AirstripSmall Airport
Benny AirportSmall Airport
Betty AirportSmall Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
Campo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Copa de Oro AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Cuestecitas AirportSmall Airport
Ejido González AirportSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
El Limonal AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso AirportSmall Airport
El Rocio AirstripSmall Airport
Husky AirportSmall Airport
Isla del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
Ju-Bar AirportSmall Airport
La Chijolosa AirportSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Escondida AirportSmall Airport
La Lomita AirstripSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
La Nueva Gloria AirportSmall Airport
La Palma AirportSmall Airport
La Poza AirportSmall Airport
La Simiente AirstripSmall Airport
Las Hadas AirportSmall Airport
Lindavista AirstripSmall Airport
Los Cerones AirportSmall Airport
Malvinas AirstripSmall Airport
Manantiales AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Montañas del Gualul AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Proveedora Agrícola de Tampico AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Bernal AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Casco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho La Misión AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Santo Domingo AirportSmall Airport
Tampachiche AirportSmall Airport
Tancasneque AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Topila AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ciudad Madero

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Dental UMD
Clínica Dental UMD
CRI Altamira

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciudad Madero

33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
Centro de Oracion
Centro de Oracion
Cristo Rey
Domo cristiano
Domo cristiano
Iglesia
Iglesia Anglicana
Iglesia Anglicana
Iglesia de San José
Iglesia la Luz del mundo
Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora
Iglesia Mormon
Iglesia Mormon
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario
Parroquia San Juan Bosco
Parroquia San Juan Bosco
Parroquia San Luis Gonzaga
Parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Templo
Templo de Tampico, México
Templo de Tampico, México

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

Around Ciudad Madero

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 25
Hospitals 16
Pharmacies 16
Restaurants 35
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 14
Banks 12
Hotels 5
Libraries 2
Parks 67
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Ciudad Madero

3 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Piramide de Las Flores
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Playa Hermosa
  • • Playa Miramar

🇲🇽 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 Ciudad Madero

What is the population of Ciudad Madero?

Ciudad Madero has a population of 197,216 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 669 people per square mile, spread across 294.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ciudad Madero?

Ciudad Madero 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 Ciudad Madero?

Ciudad Madero has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 101 business establishments in the area, including 35 restaurants and food service locations.

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