Tamaulipas Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids

State of Tamaulipas

Flag	Coat of arms

Location within Mexico

Country

Capital

Area

Ranked 7th

• Total

79,384 km² (30,650 sq mi)

Population

(2005)

• Total

3,024,238 (Ranked 13th)

• Demonym

Tamaulipeco

Time zone

UTC-6 (CST)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-5 (CDT)

HDI (2004)

0.8111 - high
Ranked 11th

ISO 3166-2

MX-TAM

Postal abbr.

Tamps.

Website

Tamaulipas state government

Tamaulipas is a cool state located in the northeast part of Mexico. It's home to about 3 million people! The capital city, which is like the main city where the government works, is called Ciudad Victoria.

Discovering Tamaulipas: A Mexican State
Government and Politics in Tamaulipas
- Who is the Governor of Tamaulipas?
- How Does the State Government Work?
Nature and Environment in Tamaulipas
- Mountains and Rivers in Tamaulipas
- Special Natural Areas: El Cielo Biosphere Reserve
  - What is a Biosphere Reserve?
Major Cities in Tamaulipas
- Tampico: A Major Port City
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Discovering Tamaulipas: A Mexican State

Tamaulipas is a state in Mexico, a country in North America. It's on the eastern side of Mexico, right next to the Gulf of Mexico. This location gives it a mix of different landscapes, from beaches to mountains.

Where is Tamaulipas Located?

Tamaulipas is in the northeast of Mexico. It shares borders with the United States to the north, specifically with the state of Texas. To its south, it borders the Mexican states of Veracruz and San Luis Potosí. To the west, it's next to Nuevo León.

What is the Capital City of Tamaulipas?

The capital city of Tamaulipas is Ciudad Victoria. This is where the main government offices are located. It's an important city for the state's administration.

How Many People Live in Tamaulipas?

About 3 million people call Tamaulipas home. This makes it one of the more populated states in Mexico. The people who live here are called Tamaulipecos.

What is the Size of Tamaulipas?

Tamaulipas is a pretty big state. It covers an area of about 79,384 square kilometers (around 30,650 square miles). This makes it the 7th largest state in Mexico by area.

Government and Politics in Tamaulipas

Like other states in Mexico, Tamaulipas has its own government. This government helps manage the state and make decisions for its people.

Who is the Governor of Tamaulipas?

The leader of the state government is called the Governor. The Governor is elected by the people of Tamaulipas. At one point, the governor was Eugenio Hernández Flores from the PRI party.

How Does the State Government Work?

The government of Tamaulipas works with the federal government of Mexico. The state sends representatives to the national Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. These representatives help make laws for the whole country.

Nature and Environment in Tamaulipas

Tamaulipas has a diverse environment, meaning it has many different types of natural areas. You can find mountains, plains, and even a coastline.

Mountains and Rivers in Tamaulipas

The Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range runs through parts of Tamaulipas. These mountains are beautiful and have unique plants and animals. There are also important rivers like the Rio Grande, which forms part of the border with the United States.

Special Natural Areas: El Cielo Biosphere Reserve

One very special place in Tamaulipas is the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve. This reserve is famous for its cloud forests. Cloud forests are unique because they are often covered in mist or clouds, which helps many different kinds of plants and animals grow. It's a great place to see nature.

What is a Biosphere Reserve?

A Biosphere Reserve is an area recognized by UNESCO for its special natural and cultural value. It's a place where people try to balance protecting nature with using resources in a smart way.

Major Cities in Tamaulipas

While Ciudad Victoria is the capital, other cities are also very important to Tamaulipas.

Tampico: A Major Port City

Tampico is the largest city in Tamaulipas. It's a very important port city on the Gulf of Mexico. This means it has a big harbor where ships come and go, bringing goods for trade.

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Sierra Madre Oriental
Port of Tampico
Rio Grande about 3 miles southeast of Falcon Reservoir, Municipality of Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico (12 August 2007)
Thornscrub south of Reynosa, Municipality of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico (13 August 2007)
Grassland habitat on the road to Mezquital, Municipality of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico (18 March 2009)
Sierra San Carlos, Municipality of San Carlos, Tamaulipas, Mexico (14 July 2007)
Sierra San Carlos, with a pine tree Pinus teocote (left), Municipality of San Carlos, Tamaulipas, Mexico (12 July 2007)
Dawn on the Rio Sabinas near Highway 85, Municipality of Gómez Farías, Tamaulipas, Mexico (15 April 2001)
Road into the cloud forest of El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Municipality of Gómez Farías, Tamaulipas, Mexico (16 April 2001)
Lush cloud forest vegetation and waterfall in El Cielo Biosphere Reserve (12 August 2004).
The few roads in the cloud forest of El Cielo Biosphere Reserve are suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles only (12 August 2004).
Cloud forest stream in El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, 12 August 2004
Rio Guayalejo at Highway 80 with silhouette of Cerro del Bernal, Municipality of Gonzlaez, Tamaulipas, Mexico (17 April 2001)
Thornscrub ranchland west of Tepehuajes, Municipio Soto La Marina, Tamaulipas, Mexico (20 May 2002)
Gravel road through the arid interior slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Municipality of Miquihuana, Tamaulipas, Mexico (10 August 2003)
Looking down on the Marcela valley from Sierra Peña Navada, Municipality of Miquihuana, Tamaulipas, Mexico (10 August 2003)
Chihuahua Desert scrub flats southwest of the town of Tula, Municipality of Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico (24 September 2003)