La Joya Population 2026
La Joya has a population of 26,860, making it the #366 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. It is about 458× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,860
Rank in Mexico
#366
Coordinates
32.44°N, 117.00°W
~294 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,294 km
1,425 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja California
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 1,922,523 | #2 |
| Mexicali | 1,032,686 | #15 |
| Ensenada | 443,807 | #42 |
| Rosarito | 100,660 | #141 |
| Tecate | 64,764 | #189 |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 34,234 | #296 |
| Santa Isabel | 29,311 | #335 |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | 22,957 | #437 |
Cities near La Joya
- Pórticos de San Antonio34,234 people · ~3 km away
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección18,226 people · ~4 km away
- Tijuana1,922,523 people · ~7 km away
- Rosarito100,660 people · ~10 km away
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~17 km away
- Tecate64,764 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Joya?
La Joya has a population of 26,860 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #366 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is La Joya in?
La Joya is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is La Joya the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,294 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.