Matamoros

Matamoros, officially the city of Matamoros, is a city and the municipal seat of Matamoros Municipality in the northeastern Mexican state of Tamaulipas. It lies on the southern bank of the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte), directly opposite Brownsville, Texas. The city is an important border crossing and industrial center in the Mexico–United States border region.

The city was named in honor of Mariano Matamoros, a hero of the Mexican War of Independence. It developed as a commercial settlement in the 19th century and expanded with border trade and manufacturing activities that connected northern Tamaulipas with the United States.

Geography and climate: Matamoros has a hot climate with mild winters. It experiences a rainy season from spring to autumn, with most precipitation occurring from May to October. The area is characterized by flat terrain and inland, near-tropical vegetation.

Economy and transport: The economy is dominated by manufacturing, maquiladora plants, logistics, and cross-border trade with the United States. The city is served by major highways and by an international border crossing with Brownsville, Texas, which together form a key link in regional commerce. Local services and retail also support a large resident population and daily cross-border traffic.

Notable features: Matamoros hosts cultural institutions, parks, and historic sites related to its border history. The city forms part of the wider Tamaulipas border corridor, and its economy and population are closely linked with its twin city across the Rio Grande.