MND Local: Baja California Sur by the numbers in 2026
Baja California Sur has the most coastline and the lowest population density in Mexico, but the unusual numbers don't stop there. The post MND Local: Baja California Sur by the numbers in 2026 appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Baja California Sur is the Mexican state with the longest coastline, stretching 2,131 kilometers (1,386 miles) — 42% more than the nearest state. Yet, it's home to only about 1 million residents, making it the least populous state. The low population density, just a dozen people per square kilometer, is a factor in Baja California Sur's history as a remote and politically insignificant region.
The five municipalities vary greatly in population and tourism potential. With year-round sunshine and prime coastal real estate, Los Cabos and La Paz have become popular resort destinations since the 1950s. Tourism now accounts for 60% of Baja California Sur's GDP, compared to 8.5% nationwide. The three largest cities, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas, and San José del Cabo, together make up over two-thirds of the state's residents.
While Los Cabos has 76% of the available hotel rooms, it only makes up 37% of the hotels in the state.
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