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Altamira
City in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Overview
Altamira, a port city in Tamaulipas, blends small-town charm with an industrial backbone. It's known for its relaxed pace, accessible local cuisine, and proximity to coastal attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Tamaulipas
Population
59,536
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
22.39°, -97.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$742
Local Cost
$472
Local Income
$420
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1005 mm
Internet Speed
124 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TAM
Distance
14 km
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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 54 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.
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