| Tampico metropolitan area | |
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Air view of the metropolitan area
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Primary urban area of Tampico–Ciudad Madero–Altamira |
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Tampico Ciudad Madero Altamira |
| Population (2010 est.) | |
| • Metro | 864,584 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
The Tampico metropolitan area is the third most populous metropolitan area in the state of Tamaulipas, in the country of Mexico. Its in-state metropolitan area of Tamaulipas counts with the municipalities of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, Altamira. On the other hand, the out-of-state municipalities include Pueblo Viejo and Pánuco, from the state of Veracruz.
The metropolitan area of Tampico currently has a population of approximately 864,584.
The metropolitan area of Tampico is formed by the following populated places: