
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Loreto, a city in Baja California Sur, Mexico in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Loreto — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Loreto | |
| District / County | Loreto | |
| State | Baja California Sur | |
| Country | Mexico | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 14,724 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Baja California Sur | #6 of 52 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mexican Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MXN | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +52 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mx | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 26.01 | |
| Longitude | -111.35 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.012° N 111.349° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 0' 44" N 111° 20' 56" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 0.73' N 111° 20.93' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Baja California Sur Capital | 233 km South-Southeast of La Paz | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nogales, United States (594 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -05:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 23880 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Mazatlan | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1697-10-25 |
Loreto is a city situated in Baja California Sur, Mexico, within North America. It falls under Loreto, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Loreto as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Baja California Sur
The latitude and longitude of Loreto pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Loreto on the map
Loreto runs on UTC -08:00 to -06:00, shifting to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Loreto run on Mexican Peso (MXN), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Loreto exchange rates
To ring a number in Loreto from outside Mexico, dial +52 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Loreto and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Loreto ranks #6 of 52 cities in Baja California Sur. It lies about 233 km South-Southeast of La Paz, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Baja California Sur market. › Cities near Loreto
Loreto has a recorded population of approximately 14,724 people. That places it #6 of 52 cities with population data in Baja California Sur. Browse more cities in Baja California Sur for comparison.
Loreto sits within Loreto, is part of Baja California Sur in Mexico. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Loreto keeps UTC -08:00 to -06:00, moving to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:56 AM and sets around 09:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Loreto price in Mexican peso (MXN), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Loreto currency page.
Loreto is about 233 km South-Southeast of La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur. See cities near Loreto for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Loreto lands you closest to Nogales, United States, about 594 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Loreto sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.