Los Olivos district
Los Olivos | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Los Olivos in Lima | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | April 6, 1989 |
| Capital | Las Palmeras |
| Subdivisions | 1 populated center |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Felipe Castillo Alfaro (2019-2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.25 km2 (7.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 325,884 |
| • Density | 18,000/km2 (46,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150117 |
| Website | munilosolivos.gob.pe |
Los Olivos is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. It is considered the unofficial capital of the Cono Norte area in the city of Lima.
The district was officially established on April 6, 1989 when it separated from San Martín de Porres.
Geography
The district has a total land area of 18.25 km². Its administrative center is located 75 meters above sea level.
Boundaries
- North: Puente Piedra
- East: Comas and Independencia
- South and West: San Martín de Porres
Demographics
According to a 2002 estimate by the INEI, the district has 301,226 inhabitants and a population density of 16,505.5 persons/km². In 1999, there were 53,660 households in the district. Most people living in this district belong to the new middle class.
External links
- (in Spanish) Portal de la Municipalidad de Los Olivos - Los Olivos Municipal Council official portal
11°58′13″S 77°04′26″W / 11.97028°S 77.07389°W
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