Ensenada Population 2026
Ensenada has a population of 443,807, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
443,807
Rank in Mexico
#42
Coordinates
31.87°N, 116.60°W
~29 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,226 km
1,382 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja California
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 1,922,523 | #2 |
| Mexicali | 1,032,686 | #15 |
| Rosarito | 100,660 | #141 |
| Tecate | 64,764 | #189 |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 34,234 | #296 |
| Santa Isabel | 29,311 | #335 |
| La Joya | 26,860 | #366 |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | 22,957 | #437 |
Cities near Ensenada
- Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada22,957 people · ~17 km away
- Rosarito100,660 people · ~69 km away
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección18,226 people · ~71 km away
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~72 km away
- La Joya26,860 people · ~74 km away
- Pórticos de San Antonio34,234 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ensenada?
Ensenada has a population of 443,807 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ensenada in?
Ensenada is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Ensenada the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,226 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.