Mexicali Population 2026
Mexicali has a population of 1,032,686, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. Roughly 0.8% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,032,686
Rank in Mexico
#15
Coordinates
32.63°N, 115.45°W
~4 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,189 km
1,359 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja California
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 1,922,523 | #2 |
| Ensenada | 443,807 | #42 |
| 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 Mexicali
- Santa Isabel29,311 people · ~11 km away
- Puebla15,168 people · ~12 km away
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria17,119 people · ~50 km away
- San Luis Río Colorado176,685 people · ~67 km away
- Tecate64,764 people · ~111 km away
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~130 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mexicali?
Mexicali has a population of 1,032,686 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Mexicali in?
Mexicali is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Mexicali the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,189 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.