Reynosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reynosa
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Main Plaza of Reynosa
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| Nickname(s):
Metrópolis industrial de Tamaulipas
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| Motto(s):
Trabajar por la patria es forjar nuestro destino
(To work for the motherland is to forge our destiny) |
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 Reynosa
Location in Tamaulipas
Reynosa
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State |  Tamaulipas |
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| Municipality | Reynosa Municipality | |
| Founded | 14 March 1749 | |
| Founded as | Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Reinosa | |
| Founded by | Carlos Cantú González | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 3,156.34 sq kilometers km2 (1,218.66 sq. miles sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 691,557 | |
| • Metro | 837,251 | |
| GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values) | ||
| • Year | 2023 | |
| • Total | $23.5 billion | |
| • Per capita | $24,700 | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Website | www.reynosa.gob.mx | |
| Area Code 899
Airport REX |
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Reynosa (pronounced ray-NOH-sah) is a busy city in the northern part of Tamaulipas, a state in Mexico. It's also the main city of the Reynosa Municipality.
The city sits on the southern bank of the Rio Grande. This river forms the border between Mexico and the United States. Right across the border from Reynosa is Hidalgo, Texas. Together, these cities form the Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area.
In 2020, about 691,557 people lived in Reynosa. If you include people who visit or work there often, the total population can reach around 1,000,000.
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Discovering Reynosa's Past
Reynosa has a long and interesting history. It started as a small village and grew into a big city.
Early Explorations and Founding
- 1686: Agustín Echeverz y Zuvízar, a governor, camped in the area that is now Reynosa. He was on an exploration trip.
- 1748: An expedition led by José de Escandón y Helguera left from Querétaro. Their goal was to create 14 new villages. This group included 1,500 settlers and 755 soldiers.
- 1749: On March 14, the village of Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Reinosa was officially founded. Captain Carlos Cantú established it for Escandón. There were 279 first settlers, guided by Friar Agustín Fragoso.
- Naming the City: The city was named Reynosa after Reinosa, a town in Spain. This was the birthplace of the viceroy Juan Francisco de Güemes y Horcasitas.
Challenges and Growth
- 1750: The village experienced its first recorded flood.
- 1757: Reynosa had its first political issue. Escandón replaced Carlos Cantú as mayor with Pedro de Estrada.
- 1757 Census: On July 9, inspectors arrived to count the population. They found 280 people living in Reynosa.
- Moving the Village: After the census, the King of Spain allowed the village to move to a safer spot. However, Escandón decided the river was not a flood risk anymore, so the move didn't happen right away.
- 1800: A huge flood covered the village. People used canoes to reach higher ground.
- 1802: The village finally moved to its current location. A new count showed 1,631 inhabitants.
- 1810: Construction began on the old church, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. It was finished in 1815.
Modern Times in Reynosa
- 1846: The American army invaded Reynosa during the Mexican–American War.
- 1910: General Lucio Blanco and his army took control of Reynosa during the Mexican Revolution.
- 1926: On November 24, Reynosa officially became a city.
- Today: Reynosa covers about 3,156.34 square kilometers. This is about 3.7% of the state of Tamaulipas. Many U.S. companies have factories here. They benefit from lower labor costs and business support.
- 2012: An incident occurred at a nearby gas plant. It caused some damage and injuries.
Exploring Reynosa's Location
Reynosa is an important city in Mexico. It is known for its size and its location near the border.
City Size and Importance
Reynosa is the largest city in the state of Tamaulipas by population. Other big cities in the state include Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo. The international Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area has about 1,500,000 people. This makes it the third largest metropolitan area on the Mexico–U.S. border. It is smaller only than San Diego–Tijuana and El Paso–Juárez. Reynosa is also the 30th largest city in all of Mexico.
In 2011, Reynosa was the fastest growing city in Tamaulipas. It was also one of the top five fastest growing cities in Mexico. The city is about 11 miles (18 km) south of McAllen, Texas.
Reynosa's Climate
Reynosa has a semi-arid climate. This means it has short, mild winters and very hot summers.
- Winters: Winters are mild and dry. In January, the average high is 22°C (72°F) and the low is 11°C (52°F). Temperatures can sometimes drop below 10°C (50°F).
- Summers: Summers are hot. In July, the average temperature is 30°C (86°F). Temperatures can go above 40°C (104°F) from May to August.
- Rainfall: The city gets about 452 millimeters (17.8 inches) of rain each year. Most of the rain falls during the summer months, especially in May and June.
Famous People from Reynosa
Many talented people have come from Reynosa. Here are a few:
- Abraham Ancer – A professional golfer
- Xavier Baez – A footballer
- Jorge Cantú – A Major League Baseball player
- Christian Chávez – A singer and actor
- Laura Flores – An actress, hostess, and singer
- Jaime Garcia – A Major League Baseball player
- Néstor Garza – A former boxing champion
- José María Cantú Garza – A geneticist
- Vidal Medina – A playwright and theatre director
- Los Relámpagos del Norte – A musical duo
- Komander – A wrestler
- Beto Quintanilla – An artist
Getting Around Reynosa
Reynosa has good transportation options for people traveling by air.
Airports Serving Reynosa
- General Lucio Blanco International Airport: This airport serves Reynosa directly. It has flights to many important Mexican cities. Several airlines use this airport, flying planes like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
- McAllen Miller International Airport: This airport is in McAllen, Texas, which is close by. Airlines like Allegiant Air, American, and United fly from here.
Images for kids
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Hidalgo Street in early 20th century
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Main plaza in early 20th century
See also
In Spanish: Reynosa para niños
