San Martín de Porres District

San Martín de Porres stretches between the Rímac and Chillón rivers, covering 41.5 square kilometers at an elevation of 123 meters above sea level.

The district emerged from various haciendas including Chuquitanta, Pro, Naranjal, Infantas, and Santa Rosa, receiving official recognition on May 22, 1950.

The district houses multiple pre-Hispanic structures known as Huacas, reflecting the ancient civilizations that inhabited this region before Spanish colonization.

The area contains major shopping centers like Plaza Norte and MegaPlaza, connected by primary transportation routes including the Panamericana Norte highway.

With 782,075 residents recorded in 2023, this district ranks as the second most populated area in both Lima metropolitan area and Peru.

Location: Lima province

Elevation above the sea: 123 m

Shares border with: Ventanilla, Carmen de la Legua Reynoso, Callao, Puente Piedra, Lima District, Rímac, Independencia, Los Olivos, Comas District

Website: http://mdsmp.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -11.98056,-77.09722

Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:59