{
  "id": 145571,
  "title": "MND Local: Baja California Sur by the numbers in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/mnd-local-baja-california-sur-by-the-numbers-in-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T21:02:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mexico News Daily",
    "slug": "mexico-news-daily",
    "url": "https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/mnd-local-baja-california-sur-by-the-numbers-in-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}