Pucusana District

Pucusana
—  District  —
Pucusana Bay
Location of Pucusana in the Lima province
Coordinates: 12°25′S 76°47′W / 12.417°S 76.783°W / -12.417; -76.783Coordinates: 12°25′S 76°47′W / 12.417°S 76.783°W / -12.417; -76.783
Country	Peru
Region	Lima
Province	Lima
Founded	January 22, 1943
Capital	Pucusana
Subdivisions	4 populated centers
Government
• Mayor	Juan Jose Cuya Espinoza
Area
• Total	37.83 km2 (14.6 sq mi)
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Population (2005 census)
• Total	9,231
• Density	244/km2 (632/sq mi)
Time zone	PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO	150124
Website	munipucusana.gob.pe

Pucusana is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of Santa María del Mar on the north, the Chilca District of the Cañete Province on the east, and the Pacific Ocean 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 its population increase considerably. The district has some restaurants and a club with a large seawater swimming pool. The most popular beaches in the district are Naplo and La Tiza.

External links

• (Spanish) Municipalidad Distrital de Pucusana
• Portal del Balneario de Pucusana
• Pucusana

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