Tijuana Population 2026
Tijuana has a population of 1,922,523, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. Roughly 1.4% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,922,523
Rank in Mexico
#2
Coordinates
32.50°N, 117.00°W
~97 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,297 km
1,426 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja California
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| La Joya | 26,860 | #366 |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | 22,957 | #437 |
Cities near Tijuana
- La Joya26,860 people · ~7 km away
- Pórticos de San Antonio34,234 people · ~7 km away
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección18,226 people · ~9 km away
- Rosarito100,660 people · ~16 km away
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~17 km away
- Tecate64,764 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tijuana?
Tijuana has a population of 1,922,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tijuana in?
Tijuana is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Tijuana the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,297 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.