San Felipe Population 2026
San Felipe has a population of 16,702, making it the #555 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. It is about 736× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,702
Rank in Mexico
#555
Coordinates
31.03°N, 114.84°W
~21 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,036 km
1,264 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 |
| Tecate | 64,764 | #189 |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 34,234 | #296 |
| Santa Isabel | 29,311 | #335 |
| La Joya | 26,860 | #366 |
Cities near San Felipe
- Lázaro Cárdenas16,294 people · ~118 km away
- Puerto Peñasco62,689 people · ~128 km away
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria17,119 people · ~143 km away
- San Luis Río Colorado176,685 people · ~159 km away
- Puebla15,168 people · ~178 km away
- Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada22,957 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Felipe?
San Felipe has a population of 16,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #555 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Felipe in?
San Felipe is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is San Felipe the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,036 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.