Baja California

American  

[bah-hah kal-uh-fawr-nyuh, -fawr-nee-uh, bah-hah kah-lee-fawr-nyah] / ˈbɑ hɑ ˌkæl əˈfɔr nyə, -ˈfɔr ni ə, ˈbɑ hɑ ˌkɑ liˈfɔr nyɑ /

noun

1. a narrow peninsula in northwestern Mexico between the Gulf of California and the Pacific, forming two territories of Mexico. 55,634 sq. mi. (144,090 sq. km). Mexicali (Northern Territory) and La Paz (Southern Territory).

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Baja California British  

/ ˈbaehɑ /

noun

1. the Spanish name for Lower California

2. short for Baja California Norte

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Example Sentences

One politician who acknowledged losing hers is Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila, who has denied links to organized crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Embassy said the situation has returned to normal in other parts of Mexico, including Baja California and Quintana Roo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Growing up in the Baja California city of Mexicali, Muñoz’s parents worked as teachers, as did many of her aunts and uncles.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Callum Robinson, 33, was a member of Australia's national lacrosse team and was living in San Diego, just across the US-Mexico border from Baja California.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Since it was less than halfway down Baja California, he decided the fastest way to get there would be to drive.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel