 While the INEGI Census 2010 placed Tijuana's population at 1.3 million, only two percent more than in 2005 Census, Tijuana City Council estimates from 2010 place the population closer to two million, at 1.6 million.As funding for cities is based on the populace of the city, the Council worries about receiving adequate funds to provide for the needs of the city.The population discrepancies may be explained by a few factors.