Jamul (/hɑːˈmuːl/; Kumeyaay: Ha-mul, meaning "sweet water")[2] is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States.

Jamul suffered from the Valley Fire, one of the 2020 California wildfires.

[3][4] According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at 32°43′36″N 116°52′56″W / 32.726557°N 116.882336°W / 32.726557; -116.882336.

There were 1,789 housing units at an average density of 108.8 per square mile (42.0/km2).

In 1999, the Tipai Band of Kumeyaay Indians, with 64 members living on 6 acres (24,000 m2) of sovereign land in the Jamul area designated the Jamul Indian Village, announced their intent to develop a new hotel and casino.

The chief concern was the increased traffic on the main road through the town, Highway 94.

The location was such that all the traffic to and from the proposed casino would likely pass through the middle of the town.

Penn National Gaming became the developer, lender and manager of a $400 million Hollywood Casino in collaboration with the Jamul Indian Village.

The casino included a three-story gaming and entertainment facility of approximately 200,000 square feet, featuring over 1,700 slot machines, 40 live table games, multiple restaurants, bars and lounges and an enclosed below-grade parking structure with approximately 1,800 spaces.

[9] In the California State Senate, Jamul is located in California's 40th State Senate district, represented by Democrat Ben Hueso of San Diego.