Tampico
Tampico is a city in north-eastern Mexico on the Pánuco River, close to the Gulf of Mexico. It is the seat of the Tampico municipal authorities and the largest economic centre on the Gulf. In the 1920s the city grew rapidly, becoming a pioneer in aviation and soda production. Well-developed chemical, food and metal industries underpin the local economy. Tampico is also the main export port for Mexican oil, silver and copper. The city has around 303 thousand inhabitants.
