Independencia District, Lima
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| Independencia | |
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 Location of Independencia in the Lima Province |
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| Country |  Peru |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | March 16, 1964 |
| Capital | Independencia |
| Area | |
| Area Elevation |
14.56 km2 130 metres (427 ft) |
| Population (as of the 2005 Census) | |
| Population - Total - Density |
197,308 13,551.4/km² |
| Mayor | Lovell Yomond Vargas |
| Subdivisions | 1 populated center |
| UBIGEO | 150112 |
| Official website | |
| www.muniindependencia.gob.pe | |
Independencia is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. It is part of city of Lima. Officially established as a district on March 16, 1964, the current mayor (alcalde) of Independencia is Lovell Yomond Vargas. The district's postal code is 28.
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[edit] Geography
The district has a total land area of 14.56 km². Its administrative center is located 130 meters above sea level.
[edit] Boundaries
- North: Comas
- East: San Juan de Lurigancho
- South: Rímac and San Martín de Porres
- West: Los Olivos
[edit] Demographics
According to a 2002 estimate by the INEI, Independencia has 206,843 inhabitants and a population density of 14,206.3 persons/km². In 1999, there were 36,999 households in the district. It is the 24th most populated district in Lima.
[edit] External links
- (Spanish) Official district's web site
- (Spanish) Historical Graphic
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