La Joya (Baja California)

Learn about city of La Joya through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 26,860 inhabitants of the State of Baja California

The town of La Joya (Baja California) belongs to the municipality of Tijuana. There are 26,860 inhabitants and it is 299 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Taiti is 12 km away. The Magical Town of Tecate is 63 minutes away by car (62 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #4 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of La Joya? You can find it at 10.6 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Tijuana, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Joya through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is La Joya? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of La Joya in Baja California? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in La Joya.

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#2 The population of La Joya (Baja California) is 26,860 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Baja California)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010132221363826860
2005109701120322173
Evolution of the population in La Joya: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 13638 males and 13222 females. The female/male ratio is 0.969, and the birth rate is 2.22 children per woman. Of the total population, 48.81% comes from outside the State of Baja California. 1.90% of the population is illiterate (1.69% of men and 2.13% of women). The education level is 8.44 (8.50 in men and 8.38 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Joya
2.58% of the population is indigenous, and 1.01% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Joya
40.44% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (52.10% of the men, and 28.41% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Joya
In La Joya there are 8726 housings. 95.80% of the housings have electricity, 86.45% have piped water, 97.84% have toilet or restroom, 87.41% have a radio receiver, 97.42% a television, 89.31% a fridge, 74.51% a washing-machine, 63.14% a car or a van, 36.60% a personal computer, 39.51% a landline telephone, 83.10% mobile phone, and 27.72% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of La Joya

With the satellite map of La Joya will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Tijuana. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Joya.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Joya

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of La Joya, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to La Joya so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in La Joya

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Joya? The list of the best places to visit in La Joya and nearby locations.
The best beaches in La Joya to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Taiti: A 12 km walk (144 minutes) or 12 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playas Los Buenos: A 13 km walk (110 minutes) or 14 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playas Rosarito: A 17 km walk (185 minutes) or 22 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Playa Costa Azul: A 21 km walk (234 minutes) or 29 minutes by car, heading Northwest.
Mountains in La Joya for hiking and trails:
  • Loma Alvares (375 meters): 2.0 km walk (25 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro La Vena (305 meters): 6.9 km walk (102 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Prieto (78 meters): 9.3 km walk (114 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Panocha (196 meters): 10.5 km walk (140 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Joya:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Joya?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Joya (Baja California)

In La Joya there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of La Joya, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

#7 Pictures of La Joya

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

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#8 The Postal Code of La Joya (Baja California) is 22115

Are you going to send a letter to La Joya? Do you have a friend in La Joya and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Joya consists of the following 5 digits: 22115. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Joya ("22") correspond to the state code of Baja California, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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