Living in Ciudad Madero
Ciudad Madero is a city in Tamaulipas, Mexico, home to 197,216 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 13%, #78 of 623), commuters (top 19%, #78 of 412), single professionals (top 22%, #93 of 432).
Residents197,216
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport303 km (Querétaro Intercontinental)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km684,400 people
Sea coast6 km
Lake shore6 km (Lake Laguna de Pueblo Viejo)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Nearest large lakeLaguna de Pueblo Viejo, 6.1 km
Nearest major riverPnuco, under 1 km
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Mexico City340 km
Within 10 km506,219 people
Greater areaGreater Tampico, 7 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 0:53
See Ciudad Madero on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ciudad Madero
- Laguna de Pueblo Viejo is 6.1 km away.
- The Gulf of Mexico is 6 km away.
- The Pnuco runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Tampico, 7 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 3:18.
How Ciudad Madero 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 | 64 | #141 of 510 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #78 of 623 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #177 of 510 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #187 of 510 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #161 of 510 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #320 of 510 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #284 of 623 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #93 of 432 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #88 of 407 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #99 of 386 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #240 of 623 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #78 of 412 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #84 of 371 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 60 | #143 of 262 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #113 of 510 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #153 of 623 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #86 of 386 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #186 of 623 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #209 of 510 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #493 of 623 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #299 of 623 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #509 of 623 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #449 of 623 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #39 of 623 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #158 of 623 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 35 | #618 of 623 | #13 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #134 of 276 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #223 of 623 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #115 of 432 | #6 of 10 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.