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Matamoros
City in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Overview
Matamoros is a dynamic border city in Tamaulipas, Mexico, located just across from Brownsville, Texas. Known for its historic architecture, local cuisine, and proximity to the Rio Grande, it is a lively gateway between two cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Tamaulipas
Population
118,337
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
25.72°, -97.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
37
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$860
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$410
Cashless
35
English
24
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
18.4°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
700 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAM
Distance
9 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.
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 63/100.
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