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Ciudad Madero

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ciudad Madero month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ciudad Madero are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and September the wettest (about 202 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January22.917.1517.8
February24.218.1169.0
March26.420.52710.0
April28.322.73811.2
May30.525.34512.2
June30.725.716511.7
July30.625.711611.9
August31.126.010311.9
September30.325.220210.3
October28.823.51419.8
November26.220.7489.0
December24.318.6488.4

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1824

    The first official records date back to the year 1824 and are precisely from Doña Cecilia Villareal, who is considered the first settler and founder of this municipality.

  2. Documented history · 1924

    On 1 May 1924, with Professor Candelario Garza as provisional governor, the official status of this town as a Municipality was decided.

  3. Establishment as a Municipality

    On May 1, 1924, a decree elevated local colonies to a municipality with Villa Cecilia as its capital.

  4. Santa Cruz Church Roof Collapse

    Roof collapsed during a baptism ceremony on October 1, 2023, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Doña Cecilia Villareal

    Considered the first settler and founder of this municipality, with records dating back to 1824.

  • Candelario Garza

    Provisional governor during the official status decision of the town as a municipality on May 1, 1924.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Estadio Tamaulipas

    Wikidata places this site in Ciudad Madero. Football stadium in Ciudad Madero, Mexico.

  • Playa Miramar

    Beach in Ciudad Madero that has been expanding its services with new hotels and restaurants.

  • Faro de Ciudad Madero

    Historic lighthouse near the beach in Ciudad Madero.

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01 · Overview

Ciudad Madero, in brief

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02 · History

How Ciudad Madero took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ciudad Madero

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ciudad Madero

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ciudad Madero

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ciudad Madero

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ciudad Madero

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ciudad Madero

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ciudad Madero

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01 · Q&A

Where is Ciudad Madero located and what are its coordinates?

Ciudad Madero is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 22.2475, -97.8367, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ciudad Madero?

Ciudad Madero has a recorded population of approximately 197,216 and observes the America/Monterrey time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ciudad Madero?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ciudad Madero include ES-MX, with MXN used for local transactions.

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