Barranco District

Barranco District
Distrito de Barranco (Spanish)
Flag of Barranco District
Coat of arms of Barranco District
Location of Barranco in the Lima province
Location of Barranco in the Lima province
Country Peru
ProvinceLima
Founded26 October 1874
Government
 • MayorJessica Vargas
(2023-2026)
Area
 • Total3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total37,525
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO150104
Websitemunibarranco.gob.pe

Barranco, founded in 1874 as San José de Surco,[2] is one of 43 districts in Lima, Peru. Its current mayor is Jessica Vargas.

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.

  1. ^ "Estadística Poblacional - Ministerio de Salud del Perú".
  2. ^ Aramayo Gaona, Alejandra (2016-10-27). "Moción de saludo" (PDF). Congreso de la República.

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