
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ensenada, a city in Baja California, Mexico in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ensenada — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ensenada | |
| District / County | Ensenada | |
| State | Baja California | |
| Country | Mexico | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 443,807 | |
| Area | 20.00 km² (7.72 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Baja California | #3 of 160 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mexican Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MXN | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +52 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mx | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 29 | |
| In Feet | 95 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.87 | |
| Longitude | -116.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.871° N 116.601° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 52' 17" N 116° 36' 3" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 52.29' N 116° 36.04' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Baja California Capital | 137 km Northeast of Mexicali | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Potrero, United States (82 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -05:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:44 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 22800–22899_22823 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Tijuana | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1882-01-01 |
Ensenada is a city situated in Baja California, Mexico, within North America. It falls under Ensenada, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ensenada as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Baja California
The latitude and longitude of Ensenada pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 29 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ensenada on the map
Ensenada runs on UTC -08:00 to -06:00, shifting to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ensenada run on Mexican Peso (MXN), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ensenada exchange rates
To ring a number in Ensenada from outside Mexico, dial +52 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ensenada and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ensenada ranks #3 of 160 cities in Baja California. It lies about 137 km Northeast of Mexicali, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Baja California market. › Cities near Ensenada
Ensenada has a recorded population of approximately 443,807 people. That places it #3 of 160 cities with population data in Baja California. Browse more cities in Baja California for comparison.
Ensenada spans approximately 20.00 square kilometers (7.72 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ensenada sits within Ensenada, is part of Baja California in Mexico. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ensenada keeps UTC -08:00 to -06:00, moving to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:00 AM and sets around 09:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ensenada price in Mexican peso (MXN), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Ensenada currency page.
Ensenada is about 137 km Northeast of Mexicali, the capital of Baja California. See cities near Ensenada for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ensenada lands you closest to Potrero, United States, about 82 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ensenada sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.