Los Olivos District
| Los Olivos | ||
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| District | ||
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 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 | Pedro Moisés Del Rosario Ramírez | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.25 km2 (7.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | |
| Population (2005 census) | ||
| • Total | 286,549 | |
| • Density | 16,000/km2 (41,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | |
| 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.
Currently, the mayor of Los Olivos is Pedro Moisés Del Rosario Ramírez and the district's postal code is 39.
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
- (Spanish) Portal de la Municipalidad de Los Olivos - Los Olivos Municipal Council official portal
Coordinates: 11°58′13″S 77°04′26″W / 11.97028°S 77.07389°W