Pachacamac, Administrative district in Lima Province, Peru
Pachacámac district spans 160 square kilometers of terrain, bordered by La Molina, Ate Vitarte, Cieneguilla, and Lurín districts in Lima Province.
The district of Pachacámac received its official republican status on January 2, 1857, following the Spanish colonial foundation of Santísimo Salvador de Pachacámac in 1573.
The district preserves multiple archaeological structures from pre-Columbian civilizations, including pyramids and temples that reflect ancient Andean religious practices and architectural techniques.
The municipality serves 153,189 residents through eleven populated centers, with its administrative headquarters located in the village of Pachacámac at 73 meters above sea level.
The district contains extensive archaeological ruins spread across 600 hectares, featuring the Temple of the Sun which spans 30,000 square meters of stepped pyramid architecture.
Location: Lima province
Elevation above the sea: 73 m
Shares border with: Cieneguilla District, Antioquia District, Santo Domingo de los Olleros District, Lurín District, Villa María del Triunfo, La Molina
Website: http://munipachacamac.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -12.23000,-76.85917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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