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A city of east-central Mexico near the Gulf of Mexico north-northeast of Mexico City. Settled by the Spanish in the 1530s, it is a major port, manufacturing center, and tourist resort. Population: 304,000.

 

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Port and city (pop., 2000: 295,442), southeastern Tamaulipas state, northeastern Mexico. It lies on the Pánuco River and is almost surrounded by swampland and lagoons. It grew around a Franciscan monastery founded c. 1532. Destroyed by pirates in 1683, it was not resettled until 1823. It was occupied briefly by U.S. troops (1846) during the Mexican War and by the French in 1862. Until 1901 it was a second-rate port with a reputation for unsanitary conditions. It grew with the rapid exploitation of surrounding petroleum resources to become the most modern port in Mexico and one of the country's leading seaports. It is also a seaside resort.

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Tampico (tämpē') , city (1990 pop. 272,690), Tamaulipas state, E Mexico, on the Pánuco River, a few miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Rivaling Veracruz as Mexico's most important seaport, Tampico is used primarily for Mexico's petroleum industry. It possesses excellent modern facilities and also serves as an export center for Tamaulipas state's other goods, including cattle, hides, sugar, and additional agricultural products. In pre-Columbian times, Tampico was the site of the Huastec kingdom, which later became a tributary of the Aztec Empire. Spanish settlement dates back to the founding of a Franciscan mission there in the 1530s. Tampico was occupied by a U.S. force during the Mexican War and by French troops in 1862, during the French intervention. With the discovery of oil (c.1900) by English and American geologists, rapid development of petroleum industries began; before Mexico expropriated foreign-owned property, about one third of Tampico's landowners were Americans. The city boomed while much of the rest of Mexico was in revolutionary turmoil. Tampico is the seat of a state university and an active cultural center.


 
Dialing Code: The telephone dialing code for: Tampico, Mexico
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The country code is: 52
The city code is: 833


 
Wikipedia: Tampico, Tamaulipas
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Tampico
Liberty Plaza
Liberty Plaza
Location of Tampico within Tamaulipas
Location of Tampico within Tamaulipas
Location of Tamaulipas within Mexico
Location of Tamaulipas within Mexico
Coordinates: 22°15′19″N 97°52′07″W / 22.25528°N 97.86861°W / 22.25528; -97.86861
Country  Mexico
State  Tamaulipas
Founded April 13, 1823
Government
 - Mayor Oscar Pérez Inguanzo (PRI)
Area
 - City 92.73 km2 (35.8 sq mi)
Elevation 10 m (33 ft)
Population (2005)
 - City 303,635
 - Density 4,338/km2 (11,235.4/sq mi)
 - Metro 803,196
 - Demonym Tampiqueño
Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Website www.tampico.gob.mx
Buildings on Calle Juarez.
Plaza de Armas.

Tampico, located at 22°15′19″N 97°52′07″W / 22.25528°N 97.86861°W / 22.25528; -97.86861Coordinates: 22°15′19″N 97°52′07″W / 22.25528°N 97.86861°W / 22.25528; -97.86861, is the main city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, and is the Mexican Gulf's main economic powerhouse. Although oil is the largest export of the port of Tampico, it also is a major exporter of silver, copper, lumber, wool, hemp, and other agricultural products. Containerized cargo, however, is mainly dealt with at the nearby ocean port of Altamira.

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History

The present city was founded on April 13, 1823, though there had already been a series of settlements in the area from very early on. The region had several Huastec settlements, among them the important site at Las Flores, which flourished between 1000 and 1250. The Franciscan priest Andrés de Olmos established a mission in the area in 1532. At his bequest, the Spanish settlement called San Luis de Tampico was established in 1554. However, its population was relocated in 1684 to the south of the Pánuco River due to pirate attacks, among them a particularly destructive incursion by Laurens de Graaf.

In August 1829 Spanish troops from Cuba invated Tampico. In Spetember a force under General Santa Ana forced the Spanish troops to surrender and Mexican control of Tampico was re-established.[1]

The name "Tampico" is of Huastec origin: tam-piko, meaning "place of otters" (literally "water dogs"). The city is surrounded by rivers and lagoons that hosted a large population of otters in the past.


Tampico's downtown architecture is an eclectic mix and reflects the growth of the city during the Porfiriato (the period of rule by President Porfirio Díaz). It includes many New Orleans-inspired balconies (mostly built of English cast iron, some with original plaques showing their manufacture to be of the Derbyshire forge of Andrew Handyside) in Plaza de la libertad, a fine Neo-classical Town Hall (or Palacio Municipal) in Plaza de Armas, and a superb English redbrick Customs House in the docks. The prevalence of New Orleans-style architecture is attributed to the early years of the city, when many building supplies, including pre-built housing components, were shipped to the area during its initial construction. The "historical" downtown area of Plaza de Armas and Plaza de Libertad has been greatly restored and improved in recent years with the hope of attracting more tourist revenue.

The Cathedral of Tampico, also known as The Temple of the Immaculate Conception, located in Plaza de Armas, dates to the late 19th century - although its current appearance is due to many restorations. It is of the Neo-classical style in light brown canter, with Corinthian-style columns and three enormous doors that form the entrance. It has two towers made of three bodies. The eastern one has a large, London-made, public chiming clock, a gift from Don Angel Sainz Trapaga. In its interior, which has been refurbished recently, there are several wall paintings and other works of art. The altar is of white Carrara marble. Allegedly, the oil tycoon Edward Doheny donated much money towards the Cathedral's construction and maintenance after he based his Mexican oil operations near Tampico after 1902.

On April 9, 1914, Mexican troops and 9 U.S. Navy sailors from the USS Dolphin engaged over a misunderstanding about fuel supplies. This resulted in the Tampico Affair.

In 1921, Mexican commercial aviation had its beginnings in Tampico. The first flight, by Mexicana de Aviación, took off from Tampico's General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport to Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City. This airport was also one of the first ILS-equipped airports in the country.

In 1926, the first Coca-Cola bottling plant in Mexico was built there. It is still in operation today under the ownership of Grupo Tampico.

Tampico's Country Club, the Campestre, and its golf course, is one of the oldest in Mexico.

Demographics

According to the INEGI 2005 census, the population of the city of Tampico was 303,635, and that of the municipality of Tampico was 303,924, both ranking fourth in the state. Its metropolitan area population was 803,196 people.The municipality has an area of 92.73 km² (35.8 sq mi).

Climate

Tampico has a humid subtropical climate. Its weather, though reasonably pleasant in spring and autumn, is hot in the summer; the average high reaches 32 °C (90 °F) in August, with an average low of 23 °C (74 °F). Winters are cool but not cold. The average January high is 22 °C (72 °F) and the average low in January is 13 °C (55 °F). Rainfall is prominent during May through September.

Tampico is a very humid city, making it extremely hot in summer with heat indexes reaching up to 40 °C (104 °F). During autumn and winter it is affected by cold fronts that pass through the gulf bringing high winds that can reach 50 km/h (37 mph) with gusts of 70 to 80 km/h (43 to 50 mph). Tampico is located in hurricane area, but it has not been impacted directly by one in over 50 years.

 Weather averages for Tampico, Tamaulipas 
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 22
(72)
23
(73)
26
(79)
28
(83)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
32
(89)
31
(87)
29
(84)
26
(79)
24
(75)
28
(81.92)
Average low °C (°F) 13
(56)
14
(58)
17
(63)
20
(68)
22
(72)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
22
(72)
20
(68)
17
(63)
14
(58)
19
(66.42)
Precipitation mm (inches) 20.3
(0.80)
15.2
(0.60)
15.2
(0.60)
20.3
(0.80)
38.1
(1.50)
144.8
(5.70)
111.8
(4.40)
119.4
(4.70)
203.2
(8.00)
88.9
(3.50)
33
(1.30)
38.1
(1.50)
848.4
(33.4)
Source: The Weather Channel[2]

Transportation

The metropolitan area of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira is served by General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (IATA airport code: TAM), which is located in the northern part of the city of Tampico and serves various routes to Mexican cities, mainly Mexico City and Monterrey. It also has international services, with daily flights to Houston, Texas, by Continental Express.

Other facts

Seafood is important in the city - even its locals are informally known as Jaibos - and the crab emblem is seen in many places, from the sides of buses to park benches.

The local professional soccer team was founded in 1945 and is named "Tampico Madero," also known as "Jaiba Brava." In 1953 the team was Champion of the Mexican First Division and also won the "Campeón de Campeones" title. In 1961 la Jaiba Brava won the "Copa Mexico" trophy.

"Tampico" is the title of a popular 1945 song composed by Gene Roland - produced by jazz musician and conductor Stan Kenton with lead vocals by June Christy - which takes a satirical look at the Mexican city, claiming that at the time of writing the song, it had become more American than America itself (a description that at the present, more than ever before, still applies to the city)[citation needed]. John Huston's motion picture epic, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, is set in Tampico in its opening scenes. Joseph Hergesheimer's 1920s novel Tampico tells an engrossing tale of expatriates living in the city. Jimmy Buffett wrote the song "Tampico Trauma" about his experiences in the city.

Notable people

  • Rodrigo Gonzalez (Rock musician. Born 1950 in Tampico, killed in the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.
  • Emilio Azcárraga Vidaurreta (Founder and former president of Televisa, Mexico's largest TV Network; 1895-1973)
  • Mauricio Garcés (Actor); born as Mauricio Feres Yazbeck. (1926-1989)
  • Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente (Whose alleged nom de guerre is Subcomandante Marcos or Delegado Cero).
  • Ernesto Corripio Ahumada (Archbishop of Mexico; 1919-2008).
  • Plácido Arango Arias (Founder of VIPS Group, Spanish-Mexican conglomerate of restaurants and cafeterias).
  • Alfonso Quiroz Cuarón (First criminologist in Mexico).
  • Rafael Ramírez Heredia (Writer).
  • Orlando Ortiz (Writer).
  • Anamaría Rabatté Cervi (Writer).
  • Alejandro Monteverde (Film director).
  • Joaquín Del Olmo (International soccer player; midfield).
  • José Angel Gurría Treviño (Former Mexican Treasury Secretary).
  • Enrique "El Perro" Bermúdez De la Serna (Popular sportscaster).
  • Laura Elizondo Erhard (Former Miss Mexico; 4th place in Miss Universe, 2005).
  • Genaro Salinas (Tenor and singer)
  • Dr. José Sierra Flores (Prominent surgeon and musician; founder and dean of UNE Medical School, Universidad del Noreste).
  • Alfonso Luna (Director of marketing, Google Latinamerica).
  • Carlos Guzman M. (Professional Race Car Driver and Power Boat Race Driver.)
  • Jose Ollervides (UNE Alumni and news reporter with Univision network in USA)
  • Manuel III de Berlanga y Villamil (Photographer and Writer)
  • Alicja Bachleda (Polish actress and singer)

Sister cities

See also

References

  1. ^ Dupuy and Dupuy. The Encyclopedia of Military History. p. 818
  2. ^ MONTHLY AVERAGES for Tampico, Mexico

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