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El Sargento, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

El Sargento is a small town in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 958. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

958 Population 3/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
7.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population958
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain7.9 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population958
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates24.0835°, -109.9940°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation7.9 inches (200 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Sargento

El Sargento is a small town in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 958. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: El Sargento vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Sargento has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates24.0835°N, 109.9940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.9"
79% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 3, 2024.

Sep 13, 2015 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.7 100 km
Sep 25, 2012 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico M6.3 67 km
Jun 30, 1995 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico M6.2 71 km
Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 148 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 133 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 123 km
Jul 3, 2009 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M6.0 119 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Jun 30, 1995 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico M5.7 43 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 119 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Dec 26, 1991 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Sep 13, 2015 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 94 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Mar 12, 2011 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 120 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Jan 5, 2009 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

35 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lorena (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 266 km
2023 Norma Category 3 110 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 79 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 270 km
2020 Genevieve Category 1 180 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 28 km
2016 Newton Category 1 84 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 209 km
2014 Odile Category 3 55 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 182 km
2012 Paul Category 2 245 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 184 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 149 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 2 km
2006 Lane Category 3 281 km
2006 John Category 3 23 km
2005 Otis Category 2 294 km
2003 Marty Category 2 44 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 2 km
2001 Juliette Category 1 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in

El Sargento has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 63°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Sargento

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Playa Central Kite School
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Radio Stations near El Sargento

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALEGRÍA MEXICANA 90.1 (La Paz) - 90.1 FM - XHW-FM - Promomedios California - La Paz, Baja California 90.1 fm, alegría mexicana AAC
LA RADIO DE SUDCALIFORNIA 99.1 (La Paz) - 99.1 FM - XHBCP-FM - Instituto Estatal de Radio y Televisión de Baja California Sur - La Paz, Baja California Sur 1050 am, 99.1 fm MP3
ESTÉREO ROMANCE 100.7 (La Paz) - 100.7 FM - XHZPL-FM - Promomedios California - La Paz, Baja California 100.7 fm, balada AAC
DIGIMIX 95 95.9 (La Paz) - 95.9 FM - XHPAL-FM - Promomedios California - La Paz, Baja California 95.9 fm, adult hits AAC
RADIO FÓRMULA 97.5 (La Paz) - 97.5 FM - XHNT-FM - Grupo Fórmula - La Paz, Baja California Sur 790 am, 97.5 fm AAC
100.7 Estéreo Romance (La Paz) - 100.7 FM - XHZPL-FM - Promomedios California - La Paz, Baja California 100.7 fm, balada AAC

Hotels in El Sargento

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desert Wind
Rancho Las Cruces
Todo Bien

Restaurants in El Sargento

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baja Bites
Baja Grill
Baja Joe's
Casa Verde
Chango Mango
El Palmar
KM-0
La Mentita
La Tuna
La Tuna
Las Palmas
Mariscos El Cone
Minato Sushi
Nomada Organics
Pizzabrosas
Playa Central
Restaurante El Rincón de la Bahia
San Siro
The Ceviche Bar

Cafes in El Sargento

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aluni Cafe Galería
La Fuente La Ventana
La Fuente La Ventana Ice Cream
Silvestre Coffee
Vulgar Café

Gas Stations in El Sargento

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol
Repsol

Airports Near El Sargento

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Márquez de León International AirportLAPMedium Airport
Cabo Cortes AirstripSmall Airport
Carrizal AirportSmall Airport
El Pescadero AirstripSmall Airport
El Quelele AirportSmall Airport
General Juan Domínguez Cota AirportSmall Airport
La Campana AirstripSmall Airport
Las Parcelas AirportSmall Airport
Los Frailes AirstripSmall Airport
Melitón Albáñez Domínguez AirstripSmall Airport
Península de los Sueños AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Colorada AirportPCOSmall Airport
Punta Pescadero AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Todos Santos AirstripSmall Airport
VIP Baja AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Sargento

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fountain of Mercy Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Sargento

What is the population of El Sargento?

El Sargento has a population of 958 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 290.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Sargento?

El Sargento has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Sargento?

The job market in El Sargento is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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