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Frontera, Mexico

Coahuila · Mexico

Frontera is a mid-size city in Coahuila, Mexico with a population of 69,462. Elevation: 1,942 ft (592 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

69,462 Population 231/sq mi density
1,942 ft Elevation 592 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population69,462
Density231/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.3%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Population69,462
Population Density231 / sq mi
Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Coordinates26.9281°, -101.4521°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCoahuila
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Frontera

Frontera is a mid-size city in Mexico (Coahuila) with a population of 69,462. The city sits at an elevation of 1,942 feet (592 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 81 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Income: Frontera vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Restaurants40
Healthcare11
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Frontera

Frontera has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 7.9° / 22.2° 12.7
Feb 17.2°C / 63°F 9.6° / 24.7° 8.7
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 13.6° / 29.1° 11.9
Apr 26°C / 79°F 18.1° / 33.9° 9.6
May 28.6°C / 83°F 21.2° / 36.1° 39.3
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 24.1° / 37.4° 45.9
Jul 30°C / 86°F 23.8° / 36.3° 63.7
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 24.2° / 37.2° 29.5
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 21.5° / 33.3° 75.7
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 17.6° / 30.7° 34.5
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 12° / 24.9° 21.5
Dec 15°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.8° 9.5
Frontera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,942 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.4 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates26.9281°N, 101.4521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.44"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 28, 1993.

Oct 1, 1992 57 km N of Ocampo, Mexico M3.8 136 km
Feb 28, 1993 73 km NNE of Parras de la Fuente, Mexico M3.8 107 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Allen (1980).

Year Name Category Closest
1980 Allen Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
May 80°F (26°C) 1.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in

Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Frontera

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Ignacio Zaragoza
Secundaria Técnica N. 64 Netzahualcoyotl
COBAC 24
heroe de nacozari
Lions Club
José Vasconcelos
Conalep Plantel Frontera
Margarita Maza de Juárez
Americas Unidas
José Ma. Morelos
Escuela Victoriano Cepeda
Aqua Mundo
Universidad Politecnica
C.A.M.32
Ramón López Velarde
Secundaria Técnica 67
Raúl Lemuel Burciaga
Facultad De Contaduría Y Administración UAdeC
Cumbres Monclova
Escuela Politecnica Cd. Frontera
Jardin de Niños Bella Vista
CBTis 36
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Museums in Frontera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Coahuila y Texas
Museo el Polvorin
Museo Pape
Plaza Frontera

Libraries in Frontera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juárez,0.0
Benito Juárez,0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Bibliteca Pape0.0

Hotels in Frontera

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quirino

Restaurants in Frontera

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria EPUN
Cafetería FCA
CITY TACO
Hacienda Campanario
La Estacion Cafe
Las Tablas
Mariscos Altata
Paco Palmas
Pollo Feliz
Restaurant Rico's
TACOS Y LONCHES ASA
Tacos y lonches BEP
Tacos Y Lonches Libramiento

Cinemas in Frontera

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis

Theatres in Frontera

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Theatre

Monuments in Frontera

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altos Hornos de México
Arco Panteón Guadalupe
Plaza Avión Militar

Theme Parks in Frontera

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza San Cristobal

Gas Stations in Frontera

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas ideal
MX #5287324216
Orsan
Oxxogas los bosques
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
PEMEX Asis Calderon Jose Alberto
PEMEX Moncada Cantú Abelardo
PEMEX Station 23 S.A. de C.V.

Shopping Malls in Frontera

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paseo Monclova

Breweries in Frontera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma

Stadiums & Teams in Frontera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Frontera

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Monclova International AirportLOVMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Cuatro CiénegasSmall Airport
El Capulin AirportSmall Airport
El Chapote AirstripSmall Airport
El Divisadero AirportSmall Airport
El Mito AirstripSmall Airport
El Potrero AirportSmall Airport
El Toro AirportSmall Airport
Encinas AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Borrego AirportSmall Airport
La Azufrosa I AirportSmall Airport
La Mota AirportSmall Airport
La Palmosa AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Cartujanos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Buena AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Don Roberto AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Jabali AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Guadalupe South AirportSmall Airport
Rancho La Zorra AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio El Russio AirportSmall Airport
San Ignacio AirstripSmall Airport
San Manolo AirportSmall Airport
San Roberto AirportSmall Airport
Valle del Rosario AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Frontera

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
La Purísima
OdontoArt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frontera

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bet-El
Bethel
Capilla Cristo Rey
Centro de Avivamiento Siloé
Chuy Rios
El salvador
Iglesia cristo rey
Iglesia De Dios De La Profecia
Iglesia De Dios De La Profecia
Iglesia del Verbo Encarcando
Iglesia Metodista de México A.R.
Mision De Dios de la profecia
Salon del reino de los Testigos de Jehova
Templo Asamblea
Templo Emanuel
Templo Emanuel
Templo Joyas de Cristo
Templo Príncipe de Paz
Templo Sinai
Terrenos isra

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

Around Frontera

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 43
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 40
Bars 5
Supermarkets 10
Banks 2
Museums 2
Hotels 13
Libraries 1
Parks 33
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 24

🇲🇽 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 Frontera

What is the population of Frontera?

Frontera has a population of 69,462 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 231 people per square mile, spread across 300.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Frontera?

Frontera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

How is the job market in Frontera?

The job market in Frontera is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 81 business establishments in the area, including 40 restaurants and food service locations.

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