El Centenario
El Centenario is a small seaside town located in La Paz Municipality, Baja California Sur, Mexico, approximately 15 km west of La Paz, the capital city. El Centenario had a 2020 census population of 6,221 persons.
El Centenario | |
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El Centenario Hillside, From The Beach | |
Location of El Centenario in Baja California Sur | |
El Centenario | |
| Coordinates: 24°06′09″N 110°24′52″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Baja California Sur |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,221 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Time) |
| Website | http://www.lapaz.gob.mx |
| 1 INEGI, Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México | |
Since its establishment, El Centenario has grown as a suburb of La Paz. The majority of the working residents commute to La Paz or surrounding areas. In recent years, El Centenario has become a favorite location for United States and Canadian citizens to build new houses, either as vacation homes or as primary residences for retirement. The lower cost of living, when compared to the U.S., especially California or Florida, plus the rapid modernization of Baja California Sur, has made it an increasingly viable alternative to retire. New neighborhoods with growing English-speaking populations include Lomas del Centenario and Haciendas Palo Verde.