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El Refugio
El Refugio is located in Mexico
El Refugio
El Refugio
Location in Mexico
Country  Mexico
State Baja California
Municipality Tijuana
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 36,400

El Refugio (which means "The Refuge" in Spanish) is a community located in Tijuana, a big city in Baja California, Mexico. It's a place where about 36,400 people lived in 2010.

What is El Refugio?

El Refugio is a type of neighborhood or community. In Mexico, these planned areas are often called "Fraccionamientos." Think of it like a specific section within a larger city.

Where is El Refugio Located?

El Refugio is found in the northwestern part of Mexico. It's part of the state called Baja California. This state is known for its long coastline and deserts.

Part of Tijuana

More specifically, El Refugio is located within the municipality of Tijuana. Tijuana is a very large and busy city right on the border with the United States. It's one of the biggest cities in Baja California.

How Many People Live in El Refugio?

According to information from 2010, the population of El Refugio was 36,400 people. This means it's a fairly large community with many homes and families.

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