Pucusana District
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Pucusana | |
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Location of Pucusana in the Lima Province |
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Pucusana Bay |
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Country | Peru |
Province | Lima |
Founded | January 22, 1943 |
Capital | Pucusana |
Area | |
Area Elevation |
37.83 km2 15 metres (49 ft) |
Population (as of the 2005 Census) | |
Population - Total - Density |
9,231 244/km² |
Mayor | Juan Jose Cuya Espinoza |
Subdivisions | 4 populated centers |
UBIGEO | 150124 |
Official website | |
www.munipucusana.gob.pe |
Pucusana is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of Santa María del Mar on the north, the Chilca District of the Cañete Province on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the south. It is well-known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. Many of them also rent apartments during this season, making its population increase considerably. The district has some restaurants and a club with a large sea-water swimming pool. The most popular beaches in the district are Naplo and La Tiza.
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Residential Lima | Barranco · Jesús María · La Molina · Lince · Magdalena · Miraflores · Pueblo Libre ·San Borja · San Isidro · San Miguel · Santiago de Surco · Surquillo |
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Cono Sur | Chorrillos · Lurín · Pachacamac · Pucusana · Punta Hermosa · Punta Negra · San Bartolo · San Juan de Miraflores · Santa María del Mar · Villa el Salvador · Villa María del Triunfo |
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