AI data center dossier

Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro)

Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico/datacenters/microsoft-mexico-cloud-region-queretaro.html

Country

Mexico

Operator

Microsoft

Energy

Mixed

Known capacity

345 MW

Evidence profile

Readiness reflects whether the record has citations, narrative context, structured power data, coordinates, and at least one dated milestone.

Readiness

100%

Sources attachedVerified

2 citations linked

CoordinatesPublished

20.5888, -100.3899

Timeline evidencePartial

1 dated field available

Machine-readable outputsPublished

HTML, JSON, and GeoJSON all available

Record Notes

In February 2024, Microsoft launched its first cloud data center region in Mexico, officially named "Mexico Central." Located in the state of Querétaro, the region consists of three Availability Zones, each with separate power, cooling, and security. The infrastructure is specifically optimized for high-density AI workloads, providing local access to Azure's full AI stack, including Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot infrastructure. This $1.1 billion USD investment is part of the "Innovate for Mexico" initiative and aims to provide low-latency cloud and AI services to the country's public and private sectors, while ensuring local data residency and compliance.

Analyst Flags

No obvious coverage gaps detected in the current structured record.

Timeline Signals

Earliest market signal2024

Nearby Facilities

Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.

Related Facilities

Intelligence Reports

Structured analysis covering this facility's operator and market context.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro)?
Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro) has 345 MW of known IT capacity, located in Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico. It ranks #110 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
What is the status of Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro)?
Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro) is currently operational. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2024.
Who operates Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro)?
Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro) is operated by Microsoft. Structured intelligence reports are available for Microsoft Operator Report and Mexico Country Report.
What energy source does Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro) use?
Microsoft — Mexico (Central) Cloud Region (Querétaro) is powered by mixed energy and is focused on mixed workloads. This is backed by 2 cited sources.

Sources

  1. news.microsoft.comnews.microsoft.com — en-xm/2024
  2. datacenterdynamics.comdatacenterdynamics.com — en/news