Largest Cities in Baja California

Top 35 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Baja California

1 Tijuana 1,922,523

2 Mexicali 1,032,686

3 Ensenada 443,807

4 Rosarito 100,660

5 Tecate 64,764

6 Pórticos de San Antonio 34,234

7 Santa Isabel 29,311

8 La Joya 26,860

9 Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 22,957

10 Terrazas del Valle 20,421

11 Villa del Prado 2da Sección 18,226

12 Guadalupe Victoria 17,119

13 San Felipe 16,702

14 Lázaro Cárdenas 16,294

15 Las Delicias 15,486

16 Puebla 15,168

17 Villa del Campo 13,906

18 Progreso 12,557

19 Vicente Guerrero 11,455

20 El Niño 8,999

21 El Sauzal de Rodríguez 8,832

22 Camalú 8,621

23 San Luis 8,571

24 Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota 8,064

25 Estación Coahuila 7,596

26 Maclovio Rojas 7,279

27 Lomas de Santa Anita 6,604

28 Benito García (El Zorrillo) 6,598

29 Colonia Venustiano Carranza 6,098

30 Emiliano Zapata 5,756

31 Quinta del Cedro 5,704

32 Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete) 5,617

33 Tecolots 5,259

34 Delta 5,180

35 Ejido Hermosillo 5,101

The largest cities in Baja California represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tijuana leads with a population of 1,922,523, followed by Mexicali and Ensenada. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 02 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Tijuana's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 02 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,564,440.

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