Tecate Population 2026
Tecate has a population of 64,764, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. It is about 190× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
64,764
Rank in Mexico
#189
Coordinates
32.57°N, 116.63°W
~540 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,273 km
1,412 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 |
| 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 Tecate
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~20 km away
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección18,226 people · ~36 km away
- Tijuana1,922,523 people · ~36 km away
- La Joya26,860 people · ~37 km away
- Pórticos de San Antonio34,234 people · ~40 km away
- Rosarito100,660 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tecate?
Tecate has a population of 64,764 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tecate in?
Tecate is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Tecate the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,273 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.