Rosarito Population 2026
Rosarito has a population of 100,660, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,660
Rank in Mexico
#141
Coordinates
32.36°N, 117.05°W
~46 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,292 km
1,423 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 |
| 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 Rosarito
- Pórticos de San Antonio34,234 people · ~9 km away
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección18,226 people · ~10 km away
- La Joya26,860 people · ~10 km away
- Tijuana1,922,523 people · ~16 km away
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~25 km away
- Tecate64,764 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rosarito?
Rosarito has a population of 100,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Rosarito in?
Rosarito is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Rosarito the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,292 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.