Ciudad Victoria, Capital city in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Ciudad Victoria sits at the foot of Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, 246 kilometers from Monterrey and 319 kilometers from the US-Mexico border.
Jose de Escandon y Helguera established the settlement as Villa de Santa Maria de Aguayo on October 6, 1750, which later became the state capital in 1825.
The city celebrates the festival of Virgin of Guadalupe through processions, traditional dances, and religious ceremonies involving local communities.
The Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport connects the city with domestic destinations while multiple educational institutions serve the population of 432,100 residents.
The municipal coat of arms, established in 1971, incorporates symbols of balance, sword, and parchment to represent education and freedom.
Location: Victoria Municipality
Inception: October 6, 1750
Founders: José de Escandón, 1st Count of Sierra Gorda
Elevation above the sea: 318 m
Website: http://ciudadvictoria.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 23.73611,-99.14611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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