Independencia

Independencia extends across urban neighborhoods at an elevation of 130 meters, featuring residential areas connected by main roads and commercial centers.

The district emerged from agricultural lands during Lima's expansion, transforming into an organized urban settlement through administrative reforms of the metropolitan area.

Markets throughout Independencia display traditional Peruvian foods, crafts, and goods, while street art decorates neighborhood walls with local themes and expressions.

The district contains multiple bus stations, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and recreational spaces that serve the daily needs of its population.

Families gather in the district's parks for traditional picnics, sharing meals and strengthening community bonds through regular outdoor social interactions.

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: May 27, 2025 08:29