Jamul is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census. Jamul has an area of 16.83 square miles. 

The Jamul-Dulzura Union School District was formed in 1949 and encompasses 163 square miles of semi-rural rolling hills in eastern San Diego County. Our district serves approximately 700 students in our three traditional schools.  As a school-centered community in a diverse and changing world, we are committed to educating, enriching and challenging every child by providing to all, excellence in leadership, instruction, opportunities and resources that develop creative, cooperative and caring lifelong learners, independent decision makers and contributing citizens.

The Tipai Band of Kumeyaay Indians, with 64 members living on 6 acres of sovereign land in the Jamul area has been designated the "Jamul Indian Village".