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Altamira

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Altamira is a city in Tamaulipas, Mexico with 59,536 inhabitants, at 15 m elevation. The national capital Mexico City is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport, 14 km away.

Also known as: Альтамира

Overview

Altamira is city in homonymous municipality, Tamaulipas, Mexico — ES ciudad de Tamaulipas, México.

It is located in Altamira Municipality, Mexico.

Established in 1749-05-02.

The population is about 59,536 (2010).

The elevation is around 10 metre.

Also known as: ES Altamira (ciudad, México), Altamira (ciudad Mexico), Altamira, Tamaulipas

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Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Altamira Municipality
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    22° 23' 35" N, 97° 56' 19" W
  • Elevation DEM: 15 m
  • Timezone America/Monterrey
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 59,536
  • Pop. Density 5,758 p/km²
  • Built-up 33.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

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Alternate Names

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Альтамира

Weather in Altamira

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Altamira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.

Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
5.8 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 30.3 5.8 108 69 1,009.9 - / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
6h 26.7 1.9 120 91 1,013.1 1.33 / 1.33 43 3.2 n/a
12h 25.7 0.7 329 91 1,013.0 2.99 / 4.32 100 0.0 n/a
18h 33.2 3.8 125 53 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.30 100 435.3 n/a
Tomorrow 30.0 4.9 99 67 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 96 566.9 n/a
30h 26.7 2.5 124 89 1,013.6 2.07 / 2.07 72 2.6 n/a
36h 25.5 0.4 268 90 1,014.4 0.91 / 2.98 99 0.0 n/a
42h 32.6 2.4 122 53 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.77 97 430.7 n/a
Tuesday 30.0 4.8 90 68 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 594.7 n/a
54h 27.4 3.3 147 86 1,014.5 0.39 / 0.39 94 2.5 n/a
60h 25.4 1.7 158 88 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
66h 31.8 3.4 138 56 1,016.3 2.12 / 2.12 33 494.2 n/a
Wednesday 29.8 5.1 94 68 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.07 32 636.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Altamira?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Altamira today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Altamira?
Local time is 01:48. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Altamira?
Altamira is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Altamira?
Population about 59,536.
What is the elevation of Altamira?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Altamira located?
It is at 22.39309, -97.93857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Altamira in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2025-05-15
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