Baja California (Chiapas)

Learn about large village of Baja California through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 1,091 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Baja California (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Jiquipilas. There are 1,091 inhabitants and it is 610 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #10 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Baja California, 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 4% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Baja California is located at 30.4 kilometers (in direction Northwest) from the locality of Jiquipilas, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Baja California.

#1 Where is Baja California? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Baja California (Chiapas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Baja California (Chiapas) is 1,091 inhabitants

Population data in Baja California (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205195721091
2010462473935
2005463463926
Evolution of the population in Baja California: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Baja California:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.296.55
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:2.84%1.28%
Illiterate population:5.50%7.06%
Illiterate population (men):2.66%6.55%
Illiterate population (women):2.84%7.58%
Schooling level:7.215.58
Schooling level (men):7.225.61
Schooling level (women):7.25.56
Indigenous culture data in Baja California:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.01%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.27%0.21%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.09%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Baja California, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Jiquipilas (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Baja California:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.10%33.05%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.24%53.70%
Employed population over 12 years (women):28.32%11.90%
Number of inhabited private housings:297281
Homes with electricity:98.99%98.31%
Homes with piped water:83.84%25.85%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:90.91%89.83%
Homes with a radio:45.12%55.51%
Homes with a television:80.81%80.08%
Homes with a refrigerator:73.06%62.71%
Homes with a washing machine:66.67%61.02%
Homes with a car:16.16%12.71%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:4.38%5.93%
Homes with landline telephone:20.88%6.78%
Homes with cell phones:69.02%4.66%
Homes with Internet:3.70%2.12%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Baja California (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Chiapas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Baja California

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Baja California, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Jiquipilas. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Baja California.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Baja California

Many people want to stay in the town of Baja California itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in Baja California

A weekend in Baja California and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Baja California and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Baja California para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Cafetal (Gracias Adios) (1178 meters): 12.1 km walk (181 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro El Como (983 meters): 13.6 km walk (170 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Aguacate (698 meters): 14.2 km walk (224 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Loma Santiago (786 meters): 17.4 km walk (237 minutes), heading North.
Other towns near Baja California:
  • El Triángulo (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Dos Potrillos (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
  • San Pablo Guelatao (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • San Antonio del Monte (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Baja California (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Baja California by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Baja California there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Baja California (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)3772109
Youth (6-14 years)7585160
Adults (15-59 years)344333677
Elderly (60+ years)6382145

#7 Pictures of Baja California

In order for you to enjoy nature around Baja California, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Baja California, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of Baja California (Chiapas) is 30443

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Baja California so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 30443. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Baja California ("30") correspond to the State of Chiapas, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

#9 Vote for Baja California as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like Baja California or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Baja California to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

Average Rating: 3.7/5
(considering 3 votes)



In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas

#10 Schools in Baja California

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Jiquipilas

  1. El Higo (9 inhabitants)
  2. El Porvenir (2 inhabitants)
  3. El Porvenir (- inhabitants)
  4. La Aurora (3 inhabitants)
  5. La Nueva Esperanza (3 inhabitants)
  6. La Sombra de Monterrey (2 inhabitants)
  7. Las Palmas (1 inhabitants)
  8. Las Toreras (- inhabitants)
  9. Los Limones (3 inhabitants)
  10. San Juan (8 inhabitants)
  11. Santa Rita (24 inhabitants)
  12. Santa Rosa (5 inhabitants)
  13. Tres Hermanos (4 inhabitants)
  14. Vajabi (1 inhabitants)
  15. Yucatán (1 inhabitants)