Camalú Explained

Camalú, Baja California
Pushpin Map:Mexico
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Label:Camalú
Pushpin Mapsize:280
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Mexico
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mexico
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Baja California
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:San Quintín
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:8621
Population Urban:8621
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:Northwest US Pacific
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:Northwest
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Coordinates:30.8378°N -116.0572°W
Elevation M:21

Camalú is a town in San Quintín Municipality, Baja California, located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The census of 2010 reported a population of 8,621 inhabitants,[1] up from 6,333 in 2000.[2]

Geography

The main town is on Federal Highway 1, 175 km south of Tijuana. Drive time is about 2 hours south of Ensenada, some 30 km past Colonet town. For about 60km (40miles), from Colonet to El Rosario you can see the ocean from the highway.

Though its considerably south of San Diego, water temperatures range from lows nearing 10°C(50°F) to highs approaching 21°C(70°F).[3] 3mm/2mm wetsuits are recommended for surfing on all but the warmest of days.

Tourism

Tourism is important to the local economy, particularly nature and activities tourism, such as surfing, dune racing, and fishing.

References

30.8378°N -116.0572°W

Notes and References

  1. http://mapserver.inegi.org.mx/mgn2k/?s=geo&c=1223 2010 census tables: INEGI
  2. Web site: Baja California (Mexico): Municipalities & Localities - Population Statistics, Charts and Map.
  3. Baja Expo Travel Guide - http://www.bajaexpo.com/water.htm