Los Olivos District
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.
Los Olivos | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Los Olivos in Lima | |
| Country |  |
| 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 |
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
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