Tijuana (Baja California)

The most complete information about the city of Tijuana (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Baja California has 1,810,645 inhabitants?

The town of Tijuana (Baja California) belongs to the municipality of Tijuana. There are 1,810,645 inhabitants and it is 22 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Costa Azul is 14 km away. The Magical Town of Tecate is 64 minutes away by car (48 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Tijuana, 63% of the inhabitants are catholic and 82% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Tijuana? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Tijuana 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 Tijuana.

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#2 The population of Tijuana (Baja California) is 1,810,645 inhabitants

Population data in Tijuana (Baja California)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20208992939113521810645
20106477426532411300983
20056400576461301286187
Evolution of the population in Tijuana: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tijuana:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.831.24
Population coming from outside the State of Baja California:43.59%46.28%
Illiterate population:1.09%1.49%
Illiterate population (men):0.49%1.24%
Illiterate population (women):0.61%1.73%
Schooling level:10.259.31
Schooling level (men):10.329.41
Schooling level (women):10.189.20
Indigenous culture data in Tijuana:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.46%1.66%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.62%0.77%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.01%0.01%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Tijuana, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Baja California, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tijuana:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:54.07%42.31%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.35%52.64%
Employed population over 12 years (women):45.68%31.89%
Number of inhabited private housings:542,649440,045
Homes with electricity:99.20%98.92%
Homes with piped water:98.45%96.63%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.27%98.45%
Homes with a radio:67.03%87.72%
Homes with a television:94.41%97.65%
Homes with a refrigerator:95.68%92.83%
Homes with a washing machine:82.42%77.67%
Homes with a car:65.50%64.44%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:53.42%47.03%
Homes with landline telephone:53.60%52.87%
Homes with cell phones:94.64%83.81%
Homes with Internet:74.80%39.39%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tijuana (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Baja California, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Tijuana

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Tijuana, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tijuana. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tijuana.



#4 What to do in Tijuana

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tijuana? The list of the best places to visit in Tijuana and nearby locations.
The best beaches in Tijuana to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Costa Azul: A 14 km walk (164 minutes) or 14 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playas de Tijuana: A 13 km walk (156 minutes) or 18 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playa Taiti: A 18 km walk (172 minutes) or 19 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Playas Los Buenos: A 18 km walk (166 minutes) or 22 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
Las mejores montes de Tijuana para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • La Cuesta (210 meters): 10.2 km walk (185 minutes), heading West.
  • Loma Alvares (375 meters): 12.0 km walk (150 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Vena (305 meters): 17.4 km walk (223 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Colorado (543 meters): 16.5 km walk (220 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Tijuana:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tijuana?:
  • Vivero Fundadores (6 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Southwest (13 minutes by car)
  • Rancho la Cieneguita (9 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the South (12 minutes by car)
  • Granja León (6 inhabitants): Located 14 km to the South (15 minutes by car)
  • Los Gavilanes (7 inhabitants): Located 14 km to the Southwest (14 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Tijuana (Baja California)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Tijuana 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 Tijuana there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tijuana (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)75,82378,263154,086
Youth (6-14 years)128,548134,066262,614
Adults (15-59 years)607,158622,7071,229,865
Elderly (60+ years)87,76476,316164,080

#6 Pictures of Tijuana

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

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#7 Vote for Tijuana as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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  3. Mc Winny (4 inhabitants)
  4. Familia Moreno (5 inhabitants)
  5. Familia Tovar (2 inhabitants)
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  7. Francisco Zarco (- inhabitants)
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