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
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.