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Heroica Matamoros, Mexico
Tamaulipas · Mexico
Heroica Matamoros is a major city in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 510,739. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 510,739 |
| Population Density | 1,783 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.8797°, -97.5042° |
| Timezone | America/Matamoros |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Tamaulipas |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Heroica Matamoros
Heroica Matamoros is a major city in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 510,739. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is America/Matamoros.
Income: Heroica Matamoros vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 118 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Heroica Matamoros
Heroica Matamoros has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (30°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 286.5 sq mi (742.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,783/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8797°N, 97.5042°W |
| Timezone | America/Matamoros |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in |
Heroica Matamoros has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 59°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Heroica Matamoros
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBTIS 275 | College | — | — |
| Cecati 105 | College | — | — |
| Facultad de Medicina e Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales de Matamoros, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas | University | — | — |
| Unidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Matamoros UAT | University | — | — |
| Unidad Academica Multidisiplinaria Matamoros UAT | University | — | — |
| Universidad Del Valle De Mexico | University | — | — |
| Universidad Miguel Alemán | University | — | — |
| Universidad Miguel Alemán | University | — | — |
| Universidad tecnologica de matamoros | University | — | — |
| UTM - Universidad tecnologica de Matamoros | University | — | — |
Schools in Heroica Matamoros
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria De Nueva Creacion | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 64 | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria No.1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Técnica 98 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria "Rodolfo Torre Cantú" | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria General #8 Profr. Filemón Salazar Jaramillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Emilio Portes Gil | — | — | — | — |
| Lic. Benito Juárez | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Numero 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Cecati 105 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria General No. 2 Adolfo Lopez Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Modelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Niños heroes | — | — | — | — |
| escuela de Maty | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General No. 3 “Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara” | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General No.3 “Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara | — | — | — | — |
| School pedro hinojosa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Heroica Matamoros
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Puro Texas Conjunto Radio (US) | conjuntos | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WiLD 104-9 HD (US) | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Heroica Matamoros
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART | ART MUSEUM | 9565420941 | $410,805 | |
| HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9565481313 | $162,434 | |
| BROWNSVILLE BARNSTORMERS FLYING MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9565418585 | $26,416 | |
| BROWNSVILLE HERITAGE RESOURCE CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9565415560 | ||
| BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9565423929 | ||
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF BROWNSVILLE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 9565489300 | ||
| CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE-RGV WING | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9565418585 | ||
| GANN HISTORICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GLADYS PORTER ZOO | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 500 RINGGOLD STREET | 9565467187 | |
| OLD CITY CEMETERY CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9565411167 | ||
| PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9565412785 | ||
| PALO ALTO NATIONAL PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7200 PEREDES LINE ROAD | 9565412785 | |
| RUSTEBERG ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 9568827097 | ||
| STILLMAN HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9565423929 | ||
| TEXAS CONJUNTO MUSIC HALL OF FAME | HISTORY MUSEUM | 9562769588 | ||
| Casa de arte y cultura Casamata | ||||
| Museo Casamata | ||||
| Museo del ferrocarril |
Libraries in Heroica Matamoros
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2600 CENTRAL BLVD | 0.0 | 1,088,681 | |||
| ETHEL L WHIPPLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 402 W OCEAN BLVD | 0.0 | 44,235 | |||
| LAGUNA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1300 PALM BLVD | 0.0 | 13,074 | |||
| Lorendo Mendez Soto | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Heroica Matamoros
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 Palm Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 | |||||
| Brownsville Farmers' Market | Linear Park, 6th & Ringgold St. | 01/01/2014 to 01/01/2015 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| La Gran Pulga | |||||
| Laguna Vista Farmers Market | 1 Golf House Road | Tue: 4:00 PM-5:30 PM; | |||
| mercadito matamoros | |||||
| mercadito matamoros | |||||
| Oxxo | |||||
| Oxxo | |||||
| Tianguis Av. del Niño | |||||
| Tianguis Casa Blanca | |||||
| Tianguis Las Américas | |||||
| Tianguis Palmares 151 | |||||
| Tianguis Pulga |
Hotels in Heroica Matamoros
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Heroica Matamoros
41 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Heroica Matamoros
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Heroica Matamoros
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Heroica Matamoros
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Heroica Matamoros
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Heroica Matamoros
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Heroica Matamoros
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Heroica Matamoros
15 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Heroica Matamoros
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Heroica Matamoros
44 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Heroica Matamoros
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Heroica Matamoros
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Heroica Matamoros
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Heroica Matamoros
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Cell Towers in Heroica Matamoros
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.45 miles E of US Route77/83 & 0.05 miles W of Old Alice Road | TOWER | 121 |
| 33285 ROAD 539 | TOWER | 95 |
| (Port Brownsville site) 13918 State Hwy 48 | TOWER | 81 |
| 16301 JOE GARZA RD (65334) | MTOWER | 39 |
| 329 Ramsey Road (San Benito 132001184) | TOWER | 37 |
| 1585 - B Calle Espacio (164571) | MTOWER | 37 |
| 4801 Southmost Blvd (164889) | MTOWER | 31 |
| 2600 TAYLOR STREET (137167) | MTOWER | 31 |
| 0.5 miles S of State Route 4 | TOWER | 26 |
Superfund Sites Near Heroica Matamoros
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| SILAS RAY POWER PLANT | 94 W 13TH ST | CAMERON |
Airports Near Heroica Matamoros
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport | BRO | Medium Airport |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport | REX | Medium Airport |
| General Servando Canales International Airport | MAM | Medium Airport |
| McAllen Miller International Airport | MFE | Medium Airport |
| Valley International Airport | HRL | Medium Airport |
| Alamo Aerial Applicators Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bennack Flying Services Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bravo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Charles R Johnson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drennan Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Huizache Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Enrique Cardenaz Gonzalez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farm Services Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying 'K' Ranch Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying W Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fumigaciones Aéreas 109 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kornegay Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Peñita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Gemelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Ebanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Fresnos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mid Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mid-Valley Dusters Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Norman & White Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Reb Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omni Ranch Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Port Isabel Cameron County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Buena Vista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Reynolds Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Dusters Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rowland Dusters Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose de los Llanitos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scott Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shofner Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skalitsky Airport | — | Small Airport |
| South Texas International at Edinburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| T R Funk Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Heroica Matamoros
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| United States Post Office | |
| United States Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Heroica Matamoros
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Texas Community Service Ctr - Brownsville Health Services | Substance Abuse | 956-550-9970 |
| Tropical Texas Behavioral Health | Both | 956-547-5400 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Heroica Matamoros
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church | |
| Capilla de Corpus Christi | |
| Capilla de Corpus Christi | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Refugio | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Refugio | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | |
| Church | |
| Church | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Convento | |
| Cross Church | |
| El Calvario Lutheran Church | |
| First Mexican Baptist Church | |
| First Presbyterian Church | |
| First United Methodist Church | |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Church | |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día |
Explore Near Heroica Matamoros
Quick Facts
Around Heroica Matamoros
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Heroica Matamoros
2 places within 15 km
- • Galería Gallardo
- • Museo IRBAM
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Heroica Matamoros
What is the population of Heroica Matamoros?
Heroica Matamoros has a population of 510,739 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,783 people per square mile, spread across 286.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Heroica Matamoros?
Heroica Matamoros has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.
How is the job market in Heroica Matamoros?
The job market in Heroica Matamoros is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations.