San Bartolo District
| San Bartolo | ||
|---|---|---|
| District | ||
| ||
 Location of San Bartolo in the Lima province | ||
| Coordinates: 12°25′S 76°47′W / 12.417°S 76.783°WCoordinates: 12°25′S 76°47′W / 12.417°S 76.783°W | ||
| Country |
 Peru | |
| Region | Lima | |
| Province | Lima | |
| Founded | May 5, 1946 | |
| Capital | San Bartolo | |
| Subdivisions | 18 populated centers | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Jorge Luis Barthelmess Camino | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 45.01 km2 (17.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) | |
| Population (2005 census) | ||
| • Total | 5,733 | |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | |
| UBIGEO | 150129 | |
| Website | munisanbartolo.gob.pe | |
San Bartolo is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of Punta Negra on the north, the Huarochirí Province on the east, and the Santa María del Mar District 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 the district's population increase considerably. San Bartolo has some restaurants and a club with a large seawater swimming pool.
External links
- (Spanish) Municipalidad Distrital de San Bartolo
- (Spanish) http://www.olasperu.com/ Peru's prime surfing website
- (Spanish) http://www.peruazul.com/ Limas's suring website
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