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Baja California Sur

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STATE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Image:Mexico_Baja_California_Sur.png
Other Mexican States
CapitalLa Paz
Other major citiesCabo San Lucas
Area73,475 km²
Ranked 9th
Population
(2000 census)		423,500
Ranked 32nd
Governor
(1999-2005)		 Leonel E. Cota Montaño (PRD)
Federal Deputies (2)
PRD = 2
Federal SenatorsPRD = 2
PRI = 1
ISO 3166-2
Postal abbr.		MX-BCS
B.C.S.

Baja California Sur is a state in Mexico, occupying the part of the Baja California peninsula south of the 28th parallel. In 2003, its estimated population was 463,500 people.

The state capital is La Paz. The state is also home to the tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas.

Municipalities

The state of Baja California Sur is divided into five municipalities:

Comondú, Mulegé, La Paz, Loreto, and Los Cabos.


States of Mexico
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Federal District: Mexican Federal District