Barranco District
Barranco is one of 43 districts in Lima, Peru. Its current mayor is Jessica Vargas.
Barranco District
Distrito de Barranco (Spanish) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Barranco in the Lima province | |
| Country | Peru |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | 26 October 1874 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jessica Vargas (2023-2026) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 37,525 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150104 |
| Website | munibarranco.gob.pe |
The district is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. In the 19th century, it was a very fashionable beach resort for the Limeño aristocracy, and many people used to spend the summer here and in neighboring Chorrillos. Today, Barranco's beaches are among the most popular within the worldwide surfing community, and a marina completed in 2008 provides state-of-the-art services for its yacht club.
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