Matamoros, Border city in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Matamoros extends along the southern bank of the Rio Grande river, connecting Mexico with Brownsville, Texas through four international bridges.
The city emerged as a strategic military base during the Mexican-American War in the 1840s, serving as a crucial point for troop movements and supplies.
The Teatro de la Reforma in Matamoros marked its place in Mexican history as the location of the first public performance of the national anthem.
Manufacturing plants, known as maquiladoras, employ thousands of workers and produce components for major automotive companies like General Motors and Ford.
Bagdad Beach, located 27 kilometers east of the city, hosts regular fishing tournaments and transforms into a regional recreation center during Holy Week.
Location: Matamoros
Inception: 1774
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Part of: Mexico–United States border
Website: http://matamoros.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 25.88102,-97.50649
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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