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La Paz (pronounced [la ˈpas] ⓘ, English: "peace") is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, with a 2020 census population of 250,141 inhabitants, [1] making it the most populous city in the state.
The Coromuel wind is a weather phenomenon unique to the La Paz area of the Baja California peninsula and adjoining Gulf of California (Sea of Cortéz). Occurring primarily in the late spring and summer, it is a south to south-west wind that typically starts late in the afternoon or early evening and blows throughout the night into the mid-morning.
President Echeverría declared that La Paz would be built a different way. [17] In February 1977, houses were donated to the needy in La Paz. [82] On the mainland, $50,000 of relief materials as well as $20,000 of cash was supplied to the Los Mochis area. [55] Many La Paz residents were upset with officials for failing to protect the dam. [8]
Damage in Mexico amounted to $663 million (2006 MXN, $60.8 million 2006 USD). [88] October 23–25, 2006: Tropical Storm Paul passed close to the peninsula. High surf caused two deaths. [89] July 2007: As a weakening tropical storm, Tropical Storm Dalila produced rough seas and heavy rains over parts of Baja California Sur. [90]
The Civil Protection agency for the state of Baja California Sur ordered for the evacuation for 10,000 residents in flood-prone areas near La Paz. Officials also moved 700 people in areas near rivers to shelters in Los Cabos. [10] 32 emergency shelters were set up in and around La Paz. [11]
Hurricane Odile is tied for the most intense landfalling tropical cyclone in the Baja California Peninsula during the satellite era. [1] Sweeping across the peninsula in September 2014, Odile inflicted widespread damage, particularly in the state of Baja California Sur, in addition to causing lesser impacts on the Mexican mainland and Southwestern United States.
It traversed Baja California Sur on September 13 as minimal hurricane, and struck Sinaloa the next day. Inland, it degenerated into a remnant circulation by September 15. Fausto's remnants continued moving eastward across the Gulf of Mexico and later emerged into the Atlantic, before developing into a large nor'easter on September 17. Afterward ...
Baja California Sur has the largest protected surface area in Mexico, 38.3% of the state in 10 official protected areas: Bahía de Loreto National Park (510,472.2 acres), Cabo Pulmo National Park (17'570 acres), Espíritu Santo Archipelago National Park (120,228.70 acres), El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve (6,293,255.76 acres), Ojo de Liebre ...