Independencia

Independencia is an administrative district in Lima Province covering urban neighborhoods at 130 meters elevation. Residential areas connect through main roads and commercial centers that structure daily life throughout the area.

The district emerged from agricultural land during Lima's expansion and developed through administrative reforms of the metropolitan area. This transformation reflects the city's rapid growth over recent decades.

Markets throughout the district display traditional Peruvian foods, crafts, and goods, while street art on neighborhood walls reflects local identity and creative expression.

The district has multiple bus stations, healthcare facilities, schools, and recreational spaces serving daily needs. Visitors can find everything required to navigate the various neighborhoods easily.

Families gather in the district's parks for traditional picnics, sharing meals and strengthening bonds through regular outdoor social activities. These gatherings are characteristic of neighborhood social life.

Location: Lima province

Elevation above the sea: 130 m

Shares border with: Comas District, San Juan de Lurigancho, Rímac, San Martín de Porres District, Los Olivos

Website: http://muniindependencia.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -11.99167,-77.05000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22