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Río Bravo, Mexico

Coahuila · Mexico

Río Bravo is a small town in Coahuila, Mexico with a population of 1,349. Elevation: 1,355 ft (413 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1,349 Population 9/sq mi density
1,355 ft Elevation 413 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Río Bravo

Río Bravo

Río Bravo, formally Ciudad Río Bravo, is a city on the northern border of the state of Tamaulipas in northeastern Mexico.

People

Population1,349
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Population1,349
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Coordinates28.3121°, -100.9172°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCoahuila
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Bravo

Río Bravo is a small town in Mexico (Coahuila) with a population of 1,349. The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet (413 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Río Bravo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Río Bravo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Area158.6 sq mi (410.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates28.3121°N, 100.9172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 81 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 61 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 62 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 64 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 60 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 61 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 59 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 60 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 69 km
Aug 18, 2021 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M2.6 61 km
May 8, 2021 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 79 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 80 km
Jun 3, 2021 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas M2.6 63 km
Feb 16, 2021 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M2.5 59 km
May 7, 2021 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas M2.5 79 km
May 7, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 82 km
May 9, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Allen (1980).

Year Name Category Closest
1980 Allen Category 2 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURR (4,633 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BURR 4,633 90 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Río Bravo has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Río Bravo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ARROBA FM 101.7 (Piedras Negras) - 101.7 FM - XHCPN-FM - Radiorama Piedras Negras - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 101.7 fm, @fm MP3
LA RANCHERITA DEL AIRE 580 (Piedras Negras) - 580 AM - XELRDA-AM - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 103.7 fm, 580 am MP3 96 kbps
DINÁMICA 94.5 (Piedras Negras) - 94.5 FM - XHTA-FM - Grupo Radio Zócalo - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 94.5 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
BACK FM 100.9 (Piedras Negras) - 100.9 FM - XHVM-FM - Grupo Radio Zócalo - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 100.9 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Arroba FM (Piedras Negras) - 101.7 FM - XHCPN-FM - Radiorama Piedras Negras - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 101.7 fm, @fm MP3
EXA FM 107.1 (Piedras Negras) - 107.1 FM - XHPNS-FM - Grupo Radio Zócalo - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 107.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Vida (Piedras Negras) - 99.9 FM - XHSG-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 99.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 105.5 (Piedras Negras) - 105.5 FM - XHRE-FM - Radiorama Piedras Negras - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 105.5 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in Río Bravo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Lic. Benito Juárez0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Río Bravo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río Bravo

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piedras Negras International AirportPDSMedium Airport
Aeropista de la Región CarboníferaSmall Airport
Canoitas AirportSmall Airport
Carricitos AirportSmall Airport
Cedro Solo AirstripSmall Airport
Colorado AirstripSmall Airport
Coyotillos AirportSmall Airport
Diamond C Ranch Landing StripSmall Airport
Double M Ranch Landing StripSmall Airport
El Aguila Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Cuervo AirportSmall Airport
El Desemboque AirportSmall Airport
El Novillo de GuerreroSmall Airport
El Pillaje AirportSmall Airport
El Potrero AirportSmall Airport
El Treinta AirportSmall Airport
El Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Griffin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Cuajomulco AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Caballo AirportSmall Airport
Hughes Ranch AirportSmall Airport
La Comunidad AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria de Coahuila AirportSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Luz AirportSmall Airport
La Mezquitosa AirportSmall Airport
La Nesta AirportSmall Airport
La Reforma de Guerrero AirportSmall Airport
La Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Las Carreras AirstripSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirportSmall Airport
Los Terreros AirportSmall Airport
Maverick County Memorial International AirportEGPSmall Airport
Mirador Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Múzquiz AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Coyote AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Papalote AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Pato AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Las Hermanas AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Puerto Angel AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Rio GrandeSmall Airport
Rancho Tio Tacho AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Ignacio AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cecilia AirstripSmall Airport
Siete Hermanos AirportSmall Airport
Tres Amigos de Guerrero AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Río Bravo

What is the population of Río Bravo?

Río Bravo has a population of 1,349 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 158.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Bravo?

Río Bravo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in Río Bravo?

The job market in Río Bravo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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