Santa Isabel, Baja California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Isabel, Baja California
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 Santa Isabel, Baja California
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Baja California |
| Municipality | Mexicali |
Santa Isabel is a city in Mexicali Municipality, Baja California, Mexico. Its name means "Saint Elizabeth of Portugal" in Spanish.
In 2018, about 33,604 people lived in Santa Isabel. The city is located just south of the US-Mexico border. It is part of a larger urban area called the Calexico–Mexicali metropolitan area. This means it's connected to nearby cities, including Calexico in the United States.
Economy in Santa Isabel
Santa Isabel is home to a special area called Silicon Border. This is a large technology park. It is designed to attract companies that work with computers and electronics. These companies create many jobs for people in the city.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Santa Isabel has grown a lot over the years. You can see how the population has changed in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1995 | 15,839 | — |
| 2000 | 18,041 | +13.9% |
| 2005 | 22,007 | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 29,311 | +33.2% |
| 2018 | 33,604 | +14.6% |
See also
In Spanish: Santa Isabel (Baja California) para niños
