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La Paz, Mexico
Baja California Sur · Mexico
La Paz is a large city in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 250,141. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 250,141 |
| Population Density | 861 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.1423°, -110.3132° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Baja California Sur |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.4 inches (263 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Paz
La Paz is a large city in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 250,141. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Income: La Paz vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 223 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 11 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Paz
La Paz has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 171 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1423°N, 110.3132°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in La Paz
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benemérita Escuela Normal Urbana Profr. Domingo Carballo Félix | College | — | Visit → |
| Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, S.C. | University | — | — |
| Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas | University | — | Visit → |
| ESCUFI | University | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico Nacional de México | University | — | Visit → |
| Preparatoria Juan Pablo II | College | — | — |
| Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Mundial | University | — | — |
Schools in La Paz
68+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Jesús Castro Agúndez | — | — | — | — |
| Cecyte 08 La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| COBACH | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Francisco King | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio California | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Luis Donaldo Colosio M. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica N17 | — | — | — | — |
| CBTIS 230 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar | — | — | — | — |
| COLEGIO DE BACHILLERES PLANTEL 01 | — | — | — | — |
| Community garden Legaspy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de niños Juan Jacobo Rousseau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Carlos Moreno Preciado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Francisco Cota Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Técnica No. 13 | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Urbana Estatal Jerónimo Ahumada Armenta | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria "José Pilar Cota Carrillo" | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria 5 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| CAM No. 9 "José Gilberto Vega Martínez" | — | — | — | — |
| CAM Señora Luz Davis de Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Urbana Estatal Francisco González Bocanegra | — | — | — | — |
| Evasamano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Telesecundaria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Ignacio López Rayón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Mar de Cortés | — | — | — | — |
| COLEGIO DE BACHILLERES PLANTEL 01 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica N17 | — | — | — | — |
| COBACH | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio California | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Luis Donaldo Colosio M. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Jesús Castro Agúndez | — | — | — | — |
| CBTIS 230 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Mar de Cortés | — | — | — | — |
| Community garden Legaspy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de niños Juan Jacobo Rousseau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Carlos Moreno Preciado | — | — | — | — |
| Evasamano | — | — | — | — |
| CBTIS 62 | — | — | — | — |
| Prep. Morelos | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria 5 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| CBTIS 62 | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad Internacional | — | — | — | — |
| Prep. Morelos | — | — | — | — |
| Esc Sec. Jose Ma. Morelos Y Pavon | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Francisco Cota Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Técnica No. 13 | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Urbana Estatal Jerónimo Ahumada Armenta | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria "José Pilar Cota Carrillo" | — | — | — | — |
| Esc Sec. Jose Ma. Morelos Y Pavon | — | — | — | — |
| CAM No. 9 "José Gilberto Vega Martínez" | — | — | — | — |
| CAM Señora Luz Davis de Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Urbana Estatal Francisco González Bocanegra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Ignacio López Rayón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Paz
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 |
Museums in La Paz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural La Paz | ||||
| Museo de Antropología e Historia | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur | ||||
| Museo de la Ballena | ||||
| Museo de la Ballena y las Ciencias del Mar |
Libraries in La Paz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Leopoldo Ramos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Filemón C. Piñeda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Maestro Justo Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria de CONACULTA | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria de CONACULTA | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Paz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Bravo | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Francisco I. Madero | |||||
| Plaza Comercial Punto La Paz | |||||
| Plaza Comercial Punto La Paz |
Hotels in La Paz
31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Paz
123 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Paz
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Paz
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Paz
6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Paz
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Paz
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Paz
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Paz
32 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Paz
22 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Paz
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Paz
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Paz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Paz
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Márquez de León International Airport | LAP | Medium Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Quelele Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Juan Domínguez Cota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Campana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Melitón Albáñez Domínguez Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Península de los Sueños Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Pescadero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Las Cruces Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Todos Santos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| VIP Baja Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Paz
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de México | |
| Correos de México | |
| Correos de México | |
| Correos de México |
Treatment Centers in La Paz
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón BCS | ||
| Clínica del ISSSTE | ||
| Prime Lab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Paz
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz | |
| Church 7.00 | |
| Parroquia Espíritu Santo | |
| Parroquia Espíritu Santo | |
| Resurecciòn del señor | |
| Resurecciòn del señor | |
| Santuario de Guadalupe | |
| Santuario de Guadalupe |
Quick Facts
Around La Paz
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About La Paz
What is the population of La Paz?
La Paz has a population of 250,141 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 861 people per square mile, spread across 290.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Paz?
La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.4 inches.
How is the job market in La Paz?
The job market in La Paz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 223 business establishments in the area, including 117 restaurants and food service locations.