Heroica Matamoros
City in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Overview
Heroica Matamoros is a lively border city in Tamaulipas, Mexico, situated along the Rio Grande and neighboring Brownsville, Texas. Known for its rich history, lively cultural scene, and strategic position, it offers an authentic northern Mexican experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Tamaulipas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
25.88°, -97.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$858
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$450
Cashless
25
English
25
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
29.6°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
644 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
37
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
40.0
Airport
BRO
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 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.