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Tanque Blanco, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

Tanque Blanco is a small town in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 628. Elevation: 3,642 ft (1,110 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

628 Population 1/sq mi density
3,642 ft Elevation 1,110 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population628
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Population628
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Coordinates22.9536°, -99.7679°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (471 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanque Blanco

Tanque Blanco is a small town in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 628. The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet (1,110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Tanque Blanco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tanque Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Area1,249.3 sq mi (3,235.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.9536°N, 99.7679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 39 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 40 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 129 km
2005 Emily Category 3 252 km
2000 Keith Category 1 196 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 261 km
1993 Gert Category 2 256 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Tanque Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Tanque Blanco

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Ciudad Mante Los Huastecas National AirportMMCSmall Airport
Ciudad Tula AirportSmall Airport
El Palmar Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Sigma AirstripSmall 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 Tanque Blanco

What is the population of Tanque Blanco?

Tanque Blanco has a population of 628 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,249.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanque Blanco?

Tanque Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tanque Blanco?

The job market in Tanque Blanco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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