Ciudad Río Bravo Population 2026
Ciudad Río Bravo has a population of 95,647, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tamaulipas. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 129× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,647
Rank in Mexico
#144
Coordinates
25.99°N, 98.09°W
~26 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
737 km
458 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamaulipas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Reynosa | 589,466 | #32 |
| Heroica Matamoros | 510,739 | #37 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 416,055 | #46 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 332,100 | #62 |
| Tampico | 309,003 | #67 |
| Ciudad Madero | 197,216 | #93 |
| Miramar | 118,614 | #127 |
| Ciudad Mante | 84,787 | #155 |
Cities near Ciudad Río Bravo
- Reynosa589,466 people · ~22 km away
- Valle Hermoso48,918 people · ~44 km away
- Heroica Matamoros510,739 people · ~60 km away
- Ciudad Miguel Alemán19,997 people · ~104 km away
- San Fernando29,171 people · ~127 km away
- Linares70,378 people · ~194 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Río Bravo?
Ciudad Río Bravo has a population of 95,647 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad Río Bravo in?
Ciudad Río Bravo is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Is Ciudad Río Bravo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 737 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.