Lima District

The Lima District extends across 21.88 square kilometers along the Pacific coast, containing government buildings, historical monuments, and residential neighborhoods at 2.87 meters above sea level.

Founded in 1823 as the first district of Lima Province, this area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its colonial architecture and urban design.

The district includes Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, countless religious buildings, and Barrio Chino, reflecting centuries of Spanish, indigenous and Asian influences.

Main transportation routes include Tacna and Abancay Avenues, while Jirón de la Unión functions as a central shopping street with numerous stores and services.

The district houses Peru's Government Palace, making it the only area in the country where the President conducts official state business.

Location: Lima province

Location: Lima Department

Capital city: Lima

Elevation above the sea: 2.87 m

Shares border with: Carmen de la Legua Reynoso, Bellavista, Callao, El Agustino District, San Luis, La Victoria, Lince, Jesús María, Breña District, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel, San Martín de Porres District, Rímac, San Juan de Lurigancho

Address: Lima, Peru Lima

Website: http://munlima.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.04639,-77.04278

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57