Living in Altamira
Altamira is a large place in Tamaulipas, Mexico, home to 59,536 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 6%, #14 of 262), young families (top 11%, #55 of 510), retired couples (top 13%, #66 of 510).
Residents59,536
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport305 km (Querétaro Intercontinental)
Nearest city of 100k+5 km
Within 30 km684,400 people
Sea coast12 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Nearest large lakeLaguna Chil, 18 km
Nearest major riverGuayalejo, 5.5 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Mexico City351 km
Within 10 km178,150 people
Greater areaGreater Tampico, 13 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 0:53
See Altamira on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Altamira
- The Gulf of Mexico is 12 km away.
- It is part of Greater Tampico, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 0:53; in late June it sets around 3:19.
How Altamira 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 Tamaulipas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #55 of 510 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #158 of 623 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #85 of 510 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #83 of 510 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #66 of 510 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #208 of 510 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #247 of 623 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #192 of 432 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #190 of 407 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #199 of 386 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #302 of 623 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #167 of 412 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #191 of 371 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 81 | #14 of 262 | #3 of 9 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #131 of 510 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #230 of 623 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #194 of 386 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #261 of 623 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #257 of 510 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #395 of 623 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #324 of 623 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #514 of 623 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #345 of 623 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #134 of 623 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #248 of 623 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #454 of 623 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #123 of 276 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #268 of 623 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #159 of 432 | #8 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Miramar 5 km
- Tampico 14 km
- Ciudad Madero 19 km
- Pánuco 45 km
- Ébano 49 km
- Tamuín 97 km
- Ciudad Mante 113 km
- Naranjos 119 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.