<Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.lapaz.gob.mx </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Source: Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México </Td> </Tr> <P> La Paz (pronounced (la ˈpas) (listen), Peace) is the capital city of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur and an important regional commercial center . The city had a 2015 census population of 244,219 inhabitants, making it the most populous city in the state . Its metropolitan population is somewhat larger because of the surrounding towns, such as El Centenario, Chametla and San Pedro . It is in La Paz Municipality, which is the fourth - largest municipality in Mexico in geographical size and reported a population of 290,286 inhabitants on a land area of 20,275 km (7,828 sq mi). </P> <P> The population of La Paz has grown greatly since the 2000s . The growth is largely because the city has one of the highest standards of living and quality of life in Mexico . Many workers migrate to La Paz and other areas in Baja California Sur . </P>

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