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Where is Mexicali, Mexico

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: February 08, 2026 12:41 PM ET

Mexicali is a city located in the state of Baja California, Mexico. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country, near the Mexico-United States border. Mexicali is the capital of the state of Baja California and is known for its economic significance, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and trade. It shares its northern border with the U.S. city of Calexico, California, making it an important border crossing point between the two countries.

Mexicali Location Map, Mexico

Facts about Mexicali, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	Baja California
Region	Northwestern Mexico (U.S.-Mexico Border)
Municipal Seat	Mexicali
Named After	Portmanteau of "México" and "California"
Established	1903
Municipality Status	1914
Coordinates	32.6245° N, 115.4523° W
Total Area	13,700 sq km
Land Area	13,700 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	689,775
Population Rank	Largest city in Baja California
Major City	Mexicali
Main Industries	Manufacturing, Agriculture, Aerospace, Electronics, Trade
Major Airport	General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)
Time Zone	Pacific Time (UTC-08:00)
Known For	Border city across from Calexico, extreme summer heat, agricultural production
Website	https://www.mexicali.gob.mx

Top Attractions in Mexicali, Mexico

La Chinesca - historic Chinatown district known for culture, tunnels, and Chinese-Mexican cuisine
Plaza de los Tres Poderes - civic center surrounded by government buildings and monuments
Sol del Niño Science Museum - interactive science museum ideal for families
State Theater (Teatro del Estado) - major venue for concerts and cultural performances
Museo UABC - university museum showcasing art, science, and regional history
Mexicali Valley - agricultural region known for its canals and farmland scenery
Ciudad Deportiva - large sports complex with stadiums and recreation areas
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe - prominent modern cathedral
Calzada Justo Sierra - main boulevard with shops, cafés, and nightlife
Nearby Algodones Dunes - massive sand dunes popular for off-road adventures

Distance from Mexicali to Other Mexican Cities

Mexicali to Tijuana - 180 km (112 miles)
Mexicali to Tecate - 140 km (87 miles)
Mexicali to Ensenada - 260 km (162 miles)
Mexicali to San Luis Río Colorado - 70 km (43 miles)
Mexicali to Puerto Peñasco - 300 km (186 miles)
Mexicali to Hermosillo - 700 km (435 miles)
Mexicali to Los Mochis - 900 km (559 miles)
Mexicali to Culiacán - 1,050 km (652 miles)
Mexicali to Chihuahua - 900 km (559 miles)
Mexicali to Guadalajara - 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
Mexicali to Monterrey - 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
Mexicali to Mexico City - 2,300 km (1,429 miles)

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