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El Realito, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

El Realito is a small town in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 3,228. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

3,228 Population 11/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
America / Matamoros Timezone

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People

Population3,228
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population3,228
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates25.6647°, -97.8757°
TimezoneAmerica/Matamoros
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (654 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Realito

El Realito is a small town in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 3,228. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is America/Matamoros.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: El Realito vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Realito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area287.0 sq mi (743.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates25.6647°N, 97.8757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Matamoros

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.84"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 5, 2014.

Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 105 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 211 km
2010 Alex Category 2 163 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 90 km
2005 Emily Category 3 88 km
2003 Erika Category 1 59 km
1999 Bret Category 4 139 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 144 km
1983 Barry Category 1 48 km
1980 Allen Category 5 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
August 85°F (29°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in

El Realito has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near El Realito

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ARROBA FM 95.3 (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Reynosa, Tamaulipas 95.3 fm, @fm MP3
W1420 (Matamoros) - 1420 AM - XEEW-AM - RadioDual - Matamoros, Tamaulipas 1420 am, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 107.1 (Matamoros) - 107.1 FM - XHVTH-FM - Multimedios Radio - Matamoros, Tamaulipas 107.1 fm, américa AAC 93 kbps
DIGITAL 101.5 (Reynosa) - 101.5 FM - XHAVO-FM - Radio United - Reynosa, Tamaulipas 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Puro Texas Conjunto Radio (US) conjuntos MP3 128 kbps
La Lupe (Reynosa) - 89.1 FM - XHCAO-FM - Radio United - Reynosa, Tamaulipas 89.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (Reynosa) - 103.3 FM - XHRKS-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Reynosa, Tamaulipas 103.3 fm, américa MP3
Arroba FM (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Reynosa, Tamaulipas 95.3 fm, @fm MP3
WiLD 104-9 HD (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in El Realito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Juárez0.0

Stadiums & Teams in El Realito

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Airports Near El Realito

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brownsville South Padre Island International AirportBROMedium Airport
General Lucio Blanco International AirportREXMedium Airport
General Servando Canales International AirportMAMMedium Airport
McAllen Miller International AirportMFEMedium Airport
Valley International AirportHRLMedium Airport
Alamo Aerial Applicators AirportSmall Airport
Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Drennan Farm AirportSmall Airport
El Huizache AirportSmall Airport
El Mezquite Rojo AirportSmall Airport
Enrique Cardenaz Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Farm Services Inc AirportSmall Airport
Flying 'K' Ranch UltralightportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aéreas 109 AirportSmall Airport
Gross Private AirportSmall Airport
Kilo AirportSmall Airport
Kornegay Private AirportSmall Airport
La Peñita AirportSmall Airport
La Pinta AirportSmall Airport
Las Gemelas AirportSmall Airport
Los Ebanos AirportSmall Airport
Los Fresnos AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportSmall Airport
Mid Valley AirportSmall Airport
Mid-Valley Dusters Inc AirportSmall Airport
Moore FieldSmall Airport
Norman & White AirportSmall Airport
Old Reb AirportSmall Airport
Port Isabel Cameron County AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Buena Vista AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Gato AirportSmall Airport
Reynolds Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rio Dusters AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport
Shofner Farms AirportSmall Airport
Skalitsky AirportSmall Airport
Venecia AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Matamoros

🇲🇽 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 El Realito

What is the population of El Realito?

El Realito has a population of 3,228 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 287.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Realito?

El Realito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Realito?

The job market in El Realito is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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