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Nuevo Laredo

Tamaulipas, Mexico · North America

About Nuevo Laredo

Nuevo Laredo sits on the route: 20 minutes from El Campanario y Oradel.

Nuevo Laredo is a city located in Tamaulipas, Mexico. With a population of 416,055, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Nuevo Laredo sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Matamoros time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nuevo Laredo to your route.

About Nuevo Laredo

Nuevo Laredo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo laˈɾeðo]) is a city in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The city lies on the banks of the Rio Grande, across from Laredo, Texas, United States. The 2010 census population of the city was 373,725. Nuevo Laredo is part of the Laredo-Nuevo

Read more Laredo Metropolitan Area with a population of 636,516. The municipality has an area of 1,334.02 km2 (515.07 sq mi). Nuevo Laredo is considered the “customs capital of Latin America” because of its high volume of international trade operations in the region, and number 1 in importance for US inland commercial traffic. Both the city and the municipality rank as the third largest in the state. The city is connected to Laredo, United States by three international bridges and a rail bridge. The city is larger and younger than its US counterpart. As an indication of its economic importance, one of Mexico's banderas monumentales is in the city (these banderas have been established in state capitals and cities of significance).

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Where is Nuevo Laredo located?

Nuevo Laredo is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 27.4763 latitude, -99.5164 longitude.

What is the population of Nuevo Laredo?

Nuevo Laredo has a population of approximately 416,055 people, making it a city in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
416,055
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Tamaulipas
Timezone
America/Matamoros
Coordinates
27.4763, -99.5164

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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