Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, Mexico. Mexicali is also the seat of the municipality of Mexicali. The link is emphasized by the way each city's name combines the words "California" and "México." To the east of Mexicali lie the states of Arizona (US) and Sonora (México), to the west with the municipality of Tecate, and to the south with the municipality of Ensenada.