Piedras Negras
City in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
Overview
Piedras Negras is a busy border city in the state of Coahuila, known for its rich history, delicious cuisine, and convenient location across from Eagle Pass, Texas. The city blends lively Mexican culture with modern amenities, making it a gateway for travelers exploring northern Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Coahuila de Zaragoza
Population
173,959
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
28.70°, -100.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$955
Local Cost
$629
Local Income
$520
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
22.4°C
Summer Avg
30.6°C
Winter Avg
13.0°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
477 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
44
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PDS
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.