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Santa Anita, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Santa Anita is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 1,284. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,284 Population 4/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
11.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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About Santa Anita

Santa Anita is a village in Los Cabos Municipality, Baja California Sur, western Mexico. It is located north of San Jose del Cabo on the right bank of the Arroyo San José along Federal Highway 1. It had a population of 687 inhabitants in the 2010 census, and is situated at an elevation of 76 meters (249 ft.) above sea level.

People

Population1,284
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain11.0 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,284
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates32.1008°, -116.8692°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.0 inches (280 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Anita

Santa Anita is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 1,284. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Santa Anita vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Anita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area371.6 sq mi (962.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates32.1008°N, 116.8692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,077 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 150 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 112 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 148 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 150 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 106 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 76 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 123 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 107 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 139 km
Jun 15, 2004 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA M5.0 102 km
Apr 5, 2010 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.0 117 km
Apr 5, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.9 118 km
May 22, 2010 17km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX M4.9 119 km
Feb 9, 2015 87km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.9 130 km
Feb 18, 1998 70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.9 112 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km NNW of El Centro, CA M4.8 145 km
May 8, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.8 120 km
Dec 20, 2013 34 km ESE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Apr 4, 2010 16km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.8 145 km
Jun 20, 1997 27km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), California M4.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 169 km
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 94 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 61 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 58 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 73 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 73 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 55 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 78 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 58 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 91 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 63 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 67 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 100 km
1993 EAGLE 5,784 99 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 78 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 95 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 96 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 99 km
2022 BORDER 32 4,530 60 km
1993 UNNAMED 4,249 59 km
2001 BELL 3,700 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in

Santa Anita has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Santa Anita

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gregorio Torres Quintero
La Mision
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Radio Stations near Santa Anita

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ZION 540 (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, Baja California 540 am, am MP3 96 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
LA PODEROSA 860 (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 860 am, am MP3 128 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
AMOR MÍO 92.9 (Ensenada) - 92.9 FM - XHFZO-FM - Grupo Uzivra - Ensenada, Baja California 92.9 fm, amor mío MP3 96 kbps
Adictiva Radio (Ensenada) - 100.3 FM - XHDX-FM - Esquina 32 - Ensenada, Baja California 100.3 fm, adictiva radio MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (Ensenada) - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
LA RANCHERITA 89.1 (Ensenada) - 89.1 FM - XHEPF-FM - Radio Cadena Enciso (RCE) - Ensenada, Baja California 89.1 fm, américa MP3
Adictiva Radio (Tijuana) - 98.9 FM - XHMORE-FM - Esquina 32 - Tijuana, Baja California 98.9 fm, adictiva radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, américa AAC+ 40 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 90.7 (Tijuana) - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California 90.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Globo 99.3 (Tijuana) - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California 99.3 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 106.9 FM deportes, entretenimiento AAC 32 kbps
More FM 98.9 (US) rock AAC+ 192 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

Museums in Santa Anita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aires De Lavanda
Caracol Science Museum
Centro cultural
Historical Archives of the City
IMAC
Museo de Historia de Ensenada
Museum of Regional History of Ensenada
Old Customs House

Libraries in Santa Anita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rosarito Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Anita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado Negro
Mercado Negro

Hotels in Santa Anita

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hacienda Bajamar

Cafes in Santa Anita

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mexican Take Out Cafe

Gas Stations in Santa Anita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #10617179993

Golf Courses in Santa Anita

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort

Breweries in Santa Anita

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Transpeninsular

Airports Near Santa Anita

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTIJLarge Airport
San Diego International AirportSANLarge Airport
Brown Field Municipal AirportSDMMedium Airport
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseESEMedium Airport
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey FieldNZYMedium Airport
Gillespie FieldSEESmall Airport
Jacumba AirportSmall Airport
John Nichols Field AirportSmall Airport
La Grulla AirportSmall Airport
La Uva AirportSmall Airport
Lansing Empire Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive AirportMYFSmall Airport
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)NRSSmall Airport
On the Rocks AirportSmall Airport
Rancho las Juntas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sandoval AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Real del Castillo AirstripSmall Airport
Reider Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rough Acres Ranch AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Anita

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baja Mail Services Etc

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Anita

What is the population of Santa Anita?

Santa Anita has a population of 1,284 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 371.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Anita?

Santa Anita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Anita?

The job market in Santa Anita is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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