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Mexico · Coahuila

Piedras Negras: how to get there and around

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Piedras Negras is a city of 150,178 people in Mexico (Coahuila), 223 m (732 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population150,178
Elevation223 m (732 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Matamoros (UTC-5 now)
CurrencyPeso (MXN)
Dialling code+52
Driving sideRight
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Postal codes24 codes, 20956 to 95226
UN/LOCODEMXPIE
Coordinates28.7, -100.524
Piedras Negras

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Daylight in Piedras Negras runs from about 10 h 21 min a day in late December to 14 h 1 min in late June (computed for 28.7° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Piedras Negras is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,655 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Piedras Negras?

Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre.

How big is Piedras Negras?

About 150,178 people live in Piedras Negras (GeoNames).

What time zone is Piedras Negras in?

America/Matamoros, currently UTC-5.

What currency is used in Piedras Negras?

The Peso (MXN). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Piedras Negras?

San Antonio (213 km), Monterrey (336 km), Austin (321 km), Saltillo (367 km), Guadalupe (337 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.