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La Joya, Mexico
Baja California · Mexico
La Joya is a small city in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 26,860. Elevation: 965 ft (294 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Joya
La Joya is a city in Baja California also known as "La Gloria" in the Tijuana Municipality. The city had a population of 30,063 as of 2018. Its urban area links Tijuana with Rosarito Beach.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 26,860 |
| Population Density | 100 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4436°, -117.0037° |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Baja California |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.4 inches (290 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Joya
La Joya is a small city in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 26,860. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet (294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.
Income: La Joya vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 860 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Joya
La Joya has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Feb (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 268.5 sq mi (695.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4436°N, 117.0037°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 34 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 154 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in |
La Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Joya
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolucion Educativa | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Salceda Heredia Num. 78 | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Salceda Heredia Num. 78 | — | — | — | — |
| Nueva Creacion | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro de Gante | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Comunitaria | — | — | — | — |
| Ramiro Kolbe | — | — | — | — |
| Ramon Lopez Velarde | — | — | — | — |
| Ramon Lopez Velarde | — | — | — | — |
| Mariano Carrillo | — | — | — | — |
| Ricardo Verjan Zu�iga | — | — | — | — |
| Rotario Paul Harris | — | — | — | — |
| 15 de Mayo de 1918 | — | — | — | — |
| 18 de Marzo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Estudios Cientificos y Tecnologico de Baja California, Plantel el "Pacifico" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Juan Rulfo / John F. Kennedy | — | — | — | — |
| Amado Nervo | — | — | — | — |
| Luis MartiN Herni�Ndez Num. 144 | — | — | — | — |
| Juana de Asbaje | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Rulfo | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon | — | — | — | — |
| John F Kennedy | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto RuiZ Quirarte, A.C. | — | — | — | — |
| Heroe de Cuautla | — | — | — | — |
| Gral. Lázaro Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Fundacion Educativa La Roca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Joya de Tijuana | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Catolico | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingi�e Calmecac, Plantel Sante Fe | — | — | — | — |
| Club Escolar La Gloria | — | — | — | — |
| Calpulli | — | — | — | — |
| Baraquiel Fimbres Durazo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Joya
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBS (US) | public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ZION 540 (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, Baja California | 540 am, am | MP3 96 kbps | |
| LA PODEROSA 860 (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California | 860 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5 Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California | 104.5 fm, 80s en español | AAC 149 kbps | |
| RADIO LATINA 104.5 (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California | 104.5 fm, 80s en español | AAC 147 kbps | |
| KSDS JAZZ 88.3 FM (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Asterisk Radio | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KPBS-HD2 Classical San Diego (US) | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jazz 88.3 San Diego, KSDS (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chililines Radio | música retro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO FÓRMULA 950 (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California | 950 am, am | AAC | |
| More FM 98.9 (US) | rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| RADIO FÓRMULA 106.9 FM | deportes, entretenimiento | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Globo 99.3 (Tijuana) - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California | 99.3 fm, adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| LA MEJOR FM 90.7 (Tijuana) - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California | 90.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 101.5 KGB (US) | classic rock | AAC | |
| Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California | 104.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| KPBS Classical San Diego AAC 256 (US) | classical, public radio | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Adictiva Radio (Tijuana) - 98.9 FM - XHMORE-FM - Esquina 32 - Tijuana, Baja California | 98.9 fm, adictiva radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Joya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 6194095900 | $1,071,358 | |
| CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6194357242 | $851,598 | |
| CORONADO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1100 ORANGE AVENUE | 6194357242 | $851,598 |
| BONITA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6192675141 | $112,541 | |
| BONITA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6192675141 | $112,541 | |
| SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 6194744400 | $59,000 | |
| SAN DIEGO FLIGHT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | $54,230 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| KINGSTON TRIO LEGACY PROJECT | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6193479103 | ||
| NATIONAL CITY DEPOT | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6194744400 | ||
| SAN DIEGO JET CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6196719222 | ||
| SAN DIEGO NAVY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6194271847 | ||
| SOUTH BAY BOTANIC GARDEN | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 900 OTAY LAKES ROAD | ||
| SOUTH BAY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 6199929000 | ||
| SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 6194216700 | ||
| TIJUANA RIVER NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | |||
| Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana | ||||
| CEART Tijuana | ||||
| CEART Tijuana | ||||
| Centro cultural | ||||
| Ciencia y tecnologia del estado | ||||
| Collector's Museum | ||||
| Collector's Museum | ||||
| El Cubo | ||||
| El Cubo | ||||
| IMAC | ||||
| MULLME Museum of Mexican Lucha Libre Wrestling | ||||
| MULLME Museum of Mexican Lucha Libre Wrestling | ||||
| Museo 1889 | ||||
| Museo 1889 | ||||
| Museo Ámbar | ||||
| Museo Ámbar | ||||
| Museo de Cera | ||||
| Museo de Cera | ||||
| Museo de las Californias | ||||
| Museo de las Californias | ||||
| Museo de Letras | ||||
| Museo de Tijuana | ||||
| Museo de Tijuana | ||||
| Museo del Taco | ||||
| Museo del Taco | ||||
| Museo El Trompo | ||||
| Museo El Trompo | ||||
| Torre Agua Caliente | ||||
| Torre Agua Caliente |
Libraries in La Joya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 365 F ST. | 0.0 | 832,918 | |||
| CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY | 640 ORANGE AVE. | 0.0 | 334,625 | |||
| NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1401 NATIONAL CITY BLVD. | 0.0 | 312,850 | |||
| 15A | 0.0 | |||||
| Aula de Lectura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITT | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal - Dr. Aubanel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Manuel Clemente | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Javier Clavijero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Javier Clavijero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Salvador M. Lima Garcia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UABC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UABC | 0.0 | |||||
| Estudio 664 | 0.0 | |||||
| Estudio 664 | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosarito Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Ysidro Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SIBIC | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Joya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abarrote Perez | |||||
| Abarrote Perez | |||||
| Centro Comercial Diana (La Sierra) | |||||
| Centro Comercial Diana (La Sierra) | |||||
| Chula Vista Farmers Market | 3rd Ave. & Center St. | ||||
| Chula Vista Otay Ranch Certified Farmers Market | 2015 Birch Road and Eastlake Blvd | Visit | |||
| El Florido-Villa Fontana | |||||
| Imperial Beach Certified Farmers Market | 10 Evergreen Avenue | 04/01/2014 to 09/30/2014 | Fri: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Mercado de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado de Carnitas | |||||
| Mercado Del Prado | |||||
| Mercado Del Prado | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado publico | |||||
| National City CFM | A Street & 8th St. | ||||
| PETSA |
Restaurants in La Joya
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Joya
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Joya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajar Brewing | ||||
| Bajar Brewing | ||||
| Bay Bridge Brewing | Brewery | 688 Marsat Ct | 6199347371 | Visit |
| Berlin '89 | ||||
| Berlin '89 | ||||
| Cerveceria Chapultepec | ||||
| Cerveceria Chapultepec | ||||
| Chula Vista Brewery | Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries | 1090 3rd Ave | 6196911295 | |
| Feria Maya | Beverage Manufacturers, Soft Drinks Retail, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Beverage Dispensing Equip | 1497 Jayken Way | 6195755043 | |
| Food 4 Less | Supermarket, Grocery Store and Supermarket West Chula Vista, Grocery Store and Supermarket, Cheese S | 1320 E 30th St | 6194775991 | Visit |
| La Insurgentes | ||||
| La Insurgentes | ||||
| Lúdica Artesanal | ||||
| Lúdica Artesanal | ||||
| Mamut Brew | ||||
| Mamut Brew | ||||
| Mamut Brewery Co | ||||
| Mamut Brewery Co | ||||
| Mamut Brewing | ||||
| Mamut Brewing | ||||
| Michelatos | Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries | 1165 Walnut Ave | 6194231312 | |
| Plum Crazy Saloon | Entertainment & Arts, Bars Pubs & Clubs, Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, recreation, food and d | 1192 Tobias Dr | 6194767992 | |
| Project Pie, Bj's Restaurant and Brewhouse, Panera Bread | Sandwich Place, Bakery Downtown Chula Vista, Bakery, Caf, and Sandwich Place, Restaurant, Pizza Plac | 555 Broadway | 6195912490, 6196212979, 6195858400, 6194273943 | Visit |
| Sanctum Ale House | Brewers | 1080 Park Blvd 1204 | ||
| Socal Brew Shop | Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Breweries | 2424 Hoover Ave | ||
| Teorema Breawing | ||||
| Teorema Breawing | ||||
| Zaragoza Brewing Co. | ||||
| Zaragoza Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in La Joya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Municipal | ||
| Estadio Caliente | ||
| Estadio Chevron |
Cell Towers in La Joya
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 14551 OTAY LAKES ROAD | LTOWER | 36 |
| 14551 OTAY LAKES ROAD | LTOWER | 36 |
| 220 "A" Olympic Parkway | GTOWER | 18 |
| 220 "A" Olympic Parkway | GTOWER | 18 |
| Chuladera Site 825 Chervil Court | TOWER | 15 |
| Chuladera Site 825 Chervil Court | TOWER | 15 |
Superfund Sites Near La Joya
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES | 3554 DALBERGIA ST | SAN DIEGO |
Airports Near La Joya
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | Large Airport |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | Large Airport |
| Brown Field Municipal Airport | SDM | Medium Airport |
| Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base | ESE | Medium Airport |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport | CLD | Medium Airport |
| Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field | NKX | Medium Airport |
| North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field | NZY | Medium Airport |
| Agua Caliente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Black Mountain Open Space Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Valley Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Borrego Air Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Ranch Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cordell Landing Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Daley Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Earthquake Valley Glider Landing Zone | — | Small Airport |
| Flying T Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gillespie Field | SEE | Small Airport |
| Hoffman Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hunt's Sky Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| John Nichols Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grulla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Uva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake Wohlford Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lansing Empire Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Little Blair Valley Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Madera Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport | MYF | Small Airport |
| Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) | NRS | Small Airport |
| On the Rocks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Poway Field Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ramona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho las Juntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Sandoval Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Reider Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rough Acres Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Torrey Pines Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Joya
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Behavioral Health Campus | Both | 619-426-6310 |
| Centro de Salud Communitaria | ||
| Centro Médico del Noroeste | ||
| Centro Radiologico del Rio | ||
| Centro Universitario Médico Asistencial y de Investigación (C.U.M.A.I.) | ||
| Clinica dental | ||
| Clinica dental | ||
| Clínica Santa Martha | ||
| Community Research Foundation - South Bay Guidance Center | Both | 619-427-4661 |
| Consulta Medica | ||
| eSport Medicine | ||
| Evoclinic | ||
| Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc - South Bay BH/Solutions for Recovery | Substance Abuse | 649-906-5323 |
| First Aid Station | ||
| IMSS Clinica 19 | ||
| McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/STRC | Substance Abuse | 619-691-1045 x2002 |
| Tradition One | Substance Abuse | 619-264-0141 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Joya?
La Joya has a population of 26,860 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 268.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Joya?
La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches.
How is the job market in La Joya?
The job market in La Joya is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 860 business establishments in the area.