San Vicente de Cañete District, Administrative district in Lima Region, Peru
San Vicente de Cañete District spans across 513 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 38 meters above sea level.
The territory was first inhabited by the Huarcos people before Spanish colonization, followed by African populations who worked in agriculture during colonial times.
The district holds a central position in Cañete Province as a hub of Afro-Peruvian traditions, particularly visible in local music and dance expressions.
The district connects directly to the Pan-American Highway, making it accessible for travelers moving between Lima and southern Peruvian destinations.
The district maintains agricultural production zones where cotton, sugar cane, and grape cultivation continue according to traditional methods.
Location: Cañete Province
Capital city: San Vicente de Cañete
Elevation above the sea: 38 m
Shares border with: Pueblo Nuevo District, Grocio Prado District, San Luis, Imperial District, Nuevo Imperial District, Lunahuaná District
GPS coordinates: -13.07774,-76.38741
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:39
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