Tecate Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tecate Municipality
Municipio de Tecate
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Municipality
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| Motto(s):
Paraíso Industrial de B.C.
(Baja California's Industrial Paradise) |
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Location of Tecate in Baja California.
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| Country | Mexico | |
| State | Baja California | |
| Municipal seat | Tecate | |
| Largest city | Tecate | |
| Municipality established | December 29, 1953 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,079.0 km2 (1,188.8 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 108,440 | |
| • Density | 35.2192/km2 (91.217/sq mi) | |
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| Time zone | UTC−8 (Northwest (US Pacific)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (Northwest) | |
| INEGI code | 003 | |
| Website | Gobierno Municipal de Tecate, Baja California | |
| Source: Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México | ||
Tecate is a special kind of area, called a municipality, in the Mexican state of Baja California. The main city, or 'capital,' of this municipality is also called Tecate. In 2020, about 108,440 people lived here. The whole area of Tecate Municipality is about 3,079 square kilometers (1,188.8 square miles).
Exploring Tecate's Neighborhoods
Tecate Municipality is divided into different areas, kind of like neighborhoods, called boroughs. There are six of these boroughs, plus the main city of Tecate. Each borough helps manage the local area.
- Nueva Colonia Hindú
- Colonia Luis Echeverría
- Heroes del Desierto
- Mi Ranchito
- Valle de Las Palmas
- La Rumorosa
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 101,079 | — |
| 2015 | 102,406 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 108,440 | +5.9% |
In 2020, the Tecate Municipality had a total population of 108,440 people.
In 2010, the city of Tecate itself had about 64,764 residents. Besides the main city, the municipality has many smaller towns and villages. Some of the larger ones included Lomas de Santa Anita and Nueva Colonia Hindú.
Neighboring Areas
Tecate Municipality shares its borders with several other places:
- Mexicali Municipality – to the east
- Ensenada Municipality – to the south
- Tijuana Municipality – to the west
- San Diego County, California – to the north (in the USA)
- Imperial County, California – to the northeast (in the USA)
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Tecate para niños
