Mala District, Administrative district in Cañete Province, Peru
The district extends over 129 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 30 meters above sea level in the Andean foothills region.
The establishment of Mala District on July 22, 1825, marked the beginning of structured local governance following Peru's independence from Spanish colonial rule.
The Huarcos people inhabited this region before the Inca period, establishing strong defensive positions and maintaining connections with the Pachacamac temple complex.
The district maintains administrative services for its 32,717 residents while coordinating with provincial authorities to manage local infrastructure and public facilities.
Near the Mala River stands Las Totoritas tower, where Spanish conquistadors Diego de Almagro and Francisco Pizarro met in 1537 for peace discussions.
Location: Cañete Province
Inception: July 22, 1825
Capital city: Mala, Cañete Province
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Shares border with: Santa Cruz de Flores District, Calango District, Coayllo District, Asia District, San Antonio
GPS coordinates: -12.65750,-76.62917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:23
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