Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Tamaulipas.
Tamaulipas is a state of Mexico.
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Where does Tamaulipas fit?
Tamaulipas is a state of Mexico. This directory lists 110 cities and localities in Tamaulipas.
Country
Mexico
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
110
About Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas is a state in northeastern Mexico bordering Texas along the Rio Grande and fronting the Gulf of Mexico. Its capital is Ciudad Victoria, while border cities such as Reynosa, Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo are major trade gateways. It is a key corridor for commerce between Mexico and the United States.
Tamaulipas ranges from the Gulf of Mexico coast and coastal lagoons to semi-arid plains and the Sierra Madre Oriental in the west, with the Rio Grande forming its northern border. The climate is semi-arid to subtropical.
The state has a northern border culture shaped by trade, ranching and proximity to the US, with norteno music, regional cuisine and a strong commercial character. Coastal areas offer beaches and fishing.
A frontier of ranching and Indigenous resistance, Tamaulipas became a state in 1824. Its border cities grew into vital points for cross-border trade and manufacturing under modern trade agreements.
Key facts
The capital is Ciudad Victoria.
It borders Texas along the Rio Grande.
Its border cities are major trade gateways.
It has a long Gulf of Mexico coastline.
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Tamaulipas is a state in northeastern Mexico bordering Texas along the Rio Grande and fronting the Gulf of Mexico. Its capital is Ciudad Victoria, while border cities such as Reynosa, Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo are major trade gateways. It is a key corridor for commerce between Mexico and the United States.
