Baja California Sur

state of Mexico

Baja California Sur is a state in northwest Mexico. It is on the Baja California peninsula. Its capital is La Paz. About 500,000 people live there. Its name means "South Lower California".

Baja California Sur
Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja California Sur
Coat of arms of Baja California Sur
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Municipalities of Baja California Sur
Municipalities of Baja California Sur
Coordinates: 25°50′N 111°58′W / 25.833°N 111.967°W / 25.833; -111.967=inline,title
Country Mexico
CapitalLa Paz
Municipalities5
Largest CityLa Paz
Government
 • GovernorNarciso Agúndez Montaño
(PRD)
 • Federal DeputiesPRD: 2
 • Federal SenatorsPT: 2
PAN: 1
Area
 • Total73,475 km2 (28,369 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total512,170(Ranked 32nd)
 • Demonym
Sudcaliforniano
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
HDI (2004)0.8269 - high
Ranked 4th
ISO 3166-2MX-BCS
Postal abbr.B.C.S.
Websitewww.gbcs.gob.mx