Heroica Matamoros Population 2026
Heroica Matamoros has a population of 510,739, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tamaulipas. Roughly 0.4% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
510,739
Rank in Mexico
#37
Coordinates
25.88°N, 97.50°W
~16 m elevation · America/Matamoros
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
736 km
457 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamaulipas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Reynosa | 589,466 | #32 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 416,055 | #46 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 332,100 | #62 |
| Tampico | 309,003 | #67 |
| Ciudad Madero | 197,216 | #93 |
| Miramar | 118,614 | #127 |
| Ciudad Río Bravo | 95,647 | #144 |
| Ciudad Mante | 84,787 | #155 |
Cities near Heroica Matamoros
- Valle Hermoso48,918 people · ~38 km away
- Ciudad Río Bravo95,647 people · ~60 km away
- Reynosa589,466 people · ~81 km away
- San Fernando29,171 people · ~132 km away
- Ciudad Miguel Alemán19,997 people · ~163 km away
- Linares70,378 people · ~236 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Heroica Matamoros?
Heroica Matamoros has a population of 510,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Heroica Matamoros in?
Heroica Matamoros is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Is Heroica Matamoros the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 736 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.