Living in Matamoros
Matamoros is a large place in Coahuila, Mexico, home to 52,233 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 8%, #20 of 262), single parents (top 42%, #214 of 510), low-income households (top 43%, #265 of 623).
Residents52,233
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport314 km (Monterrey International)
Nearest city of 100k+19 km
Within 30 km1,192,400 people
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 1,120 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverAguanaval, 7.3 km
Main railway line2.4 km
Distance to Mexico City796 km
Within 10 km52,233 people
Greater areaGreater Torreón, 20 km out
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 1:08
See Matamoros on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Matamoros
- It is part of Greater Torreón, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 33 min and sets around 1:08; in late June it sets around 3:47.
How Matamoros ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Mexico | In Coahuila | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #343 of 510 | #12 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #265 of 623 | #7 of 20 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #228 of 510 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #214 of 510 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #510 of 510 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #496 of 510 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #586 of 623 | #19 of 20 | Map |
| Single professional | 48 | #265 of 432 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #266 of 407 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 51 | #248 of 386 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #553 of 623 | #15 of 20 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #279 of 412 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #271 of 371 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #20 of 262 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #275 of 510 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #309 of 623 | #8 of 20 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 36 | #270 of 386 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #312 of 623 | #7 of 20 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #371 of 510 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #377 of 623 | #15 of 20 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #403 of 623 | #9 of 20 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #585 of 623 | #17 of 20 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #405 of 623 | #17 of 20 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #386 of 623 | #11 of 20 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #293 of 623 | #8 of 20 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #534 of 623 | #11 of 20 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #311 of 623 | #6 of 20 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #233 of 432 | #8 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Pedro (Coahuila, 41,165 residents) 10 km
- Torreón 19 km
- Gómez Palacio 28 km
- Francisco I. Madero 28 km
- Lerdo 30 km
- San Pedro (Coahuila, 48,746 residents) 35 km
- Parras de la Fuente 106 km
- Juan Aldama (Zacatecas) 138 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.