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Matamoros, Mexico

Campeche · Mexico

Matamoros is a small town in Campeche, Mexico with a population of 1,453. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,453 Population 273/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Matamoros

Matamoros International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Matamoros); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Servando Canales (General Servando Canales International Airport) (IATA: MAM, ICAO: MMMA) is an international airport located in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, near the U.S.-Mexico border. It serves domestic flights within Mexico for the Brownsville-Matamoros binational metropolitan area, northern Tamaulipas and Southern Texas. It also supports various cargo operations, as well as executive and general aviation activities. Operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, a state-owned holding company, Matamoros Airport was named after former Tamaulipas governor Servando Canales. The airport handled 65,306 passengers in 2024, increasing to 107,489 in 2025.

People

Population1,453
Density273/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population1,453
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates18.5841°, -90.6467°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCampeche
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matamoros

Matamoros is a small town in Mexico (Campeche) with a population of 1,453. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Matamoros vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Matamoros has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates18.5841°N, 90.6467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 7, 2024.

Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 123 km
Aug 7, 2024 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Mar 25, 2014 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 248 km
2016 Earl Category 1 227 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 175 km
2011 Nate Category 1 197 km
2010 Richard Category 2 202 km
2007 Dean Category 5 70 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 220 km
2000 Keith Category 3 290 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in

Matamoros has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Matamoros

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria No.39 Matamoros
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Radio Stations near Matamoros

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ke Buena 97.5 FM (US) regional mexican MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Matamoros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museo de anatomia

Airports Near Matamoros

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Escárcega AirportSmall Airport
Escárcega North AirportSmall Airport
Mata Larga AirportSmall Airport
Nayarit AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Los Jabines AirportSmall Airport
San Jorge AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Matamoros

What is the population of Matamoros?

Matamoros has a population of 1,453 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matamoros?

Matamoros has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.

How is the job market in Matamoros?

The job market in Matamoros is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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