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{{Short description|District in Lima, Peru}}
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| name = San Juan de Lurigancho
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| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Alex Gonzáles Castillo (PP) <br><small>(2019-2022)</small>
| leader_name = Jesús Maldonado<br><small>(2023-2026)</small>
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| elevation_m = 220
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| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.minsa.gob.pe/reunis/data/poblacion_estimada.asp|title=Estadística Poblacional - Ministerio de Salud del Perú}}</ref>
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| population_total = 1038495
| population_total = {{commas|1240489}}
| population_as_of = 2017
| population_as_of = 2023
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'''San Juan de Lurigancho''' (SJL) is a district in [[Lima]], [[Peru]], located in the area known as ''Cono Este''.
'''San Juan de Lurigancho''' ('''SJL''') is a district in [[Lima]], [[Peru]], located in the area known as ''Cono Este''.
It is Peru's most populous district, with a current population that may have exceeded one million.
It is Peru's most populous district, with a current population that may exceed one million.

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The most important urban areas in the district are ''Mangomarca'', ''Zárate'', ''Las Flores de Lima'', ''Canto Grande'' and ''Bayovar''. One of the first urban areas in San Juan de Lurigancho is ''Caja de Agua'', which is located at the entrance of the district, and the northern entrance to the district is the Quebrada Canto Grande y Media Luna. Caja de Agua is surrounded by [[San Cristóbal Hill|San Cristobal, Lima]] (south side) and the Santa Rosa hills from south to west and by Gramal hill on the north side. The Próceres de la Independencia Avenue separates Caja de Agua from Zárate. Caja de Agua is the seat of the Police Station located in Avenida Lima. A large and convenient market is found in Avenida Lima; "Mercado Modelo de Caja de Agua" which offers value for money products. Another market is "El Bosque". Also, Caja de Agua contains 3 local state schools which are in a very poor conditions, on the brink of being abandoned and closed due to the lack of students; these are "Javier Heraud"; [[Avenida Emancipación|Jíron Arequipa]]. "Cesar Vallejo'; [[Jirón Amazonas|Jíron Amazonas]] and "Tomas Alva Edison"; which is located next to the market "El Bosque".

==Geography==


[[Image:Zárate-Rio Rímac-El Agustino.jpg|thumb|San Juan de Lurigancho]]
[[Image:Zárate-Rio Rímac-El Agustino.jpg|thumb|San Juan de Lurigancho]]
On the north, it is bordered by the districts of [[Carabayllo District|Carabayllo]] and [[Huarochirí Province]]. San Juan de Lurigancho is bordered by [[Comas District, Lima|Comas]], [[Independencia District, Lima|Independencia]] and [[Rímac District|Rímac]] on the west; and [[Lurigancho]] on the east. The [[Rímac River]] marks the district's border with [[Lima District|downtown Lima]] and [[El Agustino]] on the south.
On the north, it is bordered by the districts of [[Carabayllo District|Carabayllo]] and [[Huarochirí Province]]. San Juan de Lurigancho is bordered by [[Comas District, Lima|Comas]], [[Independencia District, Lima|Independencia]] and [[Rímac District|Rímac]] on the west; and [[Lurigancho-Chosica]] on the east. The [[Rímac River]] marks the district's border with [[Lima District|downtown Lima]] and [[El Agustino]] on the south.


===Boundaries===
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The most important urban areas in the district are ''Mangomarca'', ''Zárate'', ''Las Flores de Lima'', ''Canto Grande'' and ''Bayovar''. One of the first urban areas in San Juan de Lurigancho is ''Caja de Agua'', which is located at the entrance of the district, and the northern entrance to the district is the Quebrada Canto Grande y Media Luna. Caja de Agua is surrounded by [[San Cristóbal Hill|San Cristobal]] (south side) and the Santa Rosa hills from south to west and by Gramal hill on the north side. The Próceres de la Independencia Avenue separates Caja de Agua from Zárate. Caja de Agua is the seat of the Police Station located in Avenida Lima. A large and convenient market is found in Avenida Lima; "Mercado Modelo de Caja de Agua" which offers value for money products. Another market is "El Bosque". Also, Caja de Agua contains 3 local state schools which are in a very poor conditions, on the brink of being abandoned and closed due to the lack of students; these are "Javier Heraud"; jirón Arequipa. "Cesar Vallejo'; jirón Amazonas and "Tomas Alva Edison"; which is located next to the market "El Bosque".
* North: [[Carabayllo District|Carabayllo]] and [[Huarochirí Province]].
* East: Huarochirí Province and [[Lurigancho-Chosica]].
* South: [[El Agustino]] and [[Lima]].
* West: [[Rímac District|Rímac]], [[Independencia District, Lima|Independencia]] and [[Comas]].


==Climate==
==Climate==
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Another important transportation link, a tunnel that will connect the districts of San Juan de Lurigancho with Rimac, has been halted. This tunnel is called Santa Rosa and San Martin, and was built up to 60% of its length but perforation of the tunnel was stopped due to some faults in the hill that was being excavated in March 2012. As of January 2014, construction has not resumed.
Another important transportation link, a tunnel that will connect the districts of San Juan de Lurigancho with Rimac, has been halted. This tunnel is called Santa Rosa and San Martin, and was built up to 60% of its length but perforation of the tunnel was stopped due to some faults in the hill that was being excavated in March 2012. As of January 2014, construction has not resumed.

==812 unsafe points==
War against mafias
The mayor of San Juan de Lurigancho, Álex Gonzales Castillo, told La República that distrust, fear, irritability, restlessness and helplessness had become some of the most common psychological characteristics of the inhabitants of that district.

He specified, however, that in nine months of administration, San Juan de Lurigancho has ceased to be the first district with the highest crime and violence in the country. "War has been declared on corruption and organized gangs, mafias and criminal gangs," he stated.

Threats do not stop
General (r) Eduardo Arteta, SJL citizen security manager, notes with concern that “the mafias dedicated to drug trafficking and prostitution have threatened to kill the mayor.” He explained that he has established a neighborhood intelligence network, with active participation from the community, which will improve levels of insecurity.

“The community has been sensitized in support tasks for the PNP and the security forces, through the formation of High Risk Units (200 neighbors in each community area)”

Regarding police personnel who perform patrol functions, San Juan de Lurigancho has a deficit of 495 officers. Thus, the problem continues.


==Other==
==Other==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://larepublica.pe/sociedad/2019/10/27/los-812-puntos-inseguros-de-san-juan-de-lurigancho-delincuencia-homicidios-pnp-serenazgo]
* [http://www.munisjl.gob.pe/ Municipalidad de San Juan de Lurigancho] - San Juan de Lurigancho district council official website. {{in lang|es}}
* [http://www.munisjl.gob.pe/ Municipalidad de San Juan de Lurigancho] - San Juan de Lurigancho district council official website. {{in lang|es}}
* [http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/60729/ 1.60 Gigapixel San Juan de Lurigancho]
* [http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/60729/ 1.60 Gigapixel San Juan de Lurigancho]
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{{Commons category|San Juan de Lurigancho District}}


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Latest revision as of 19:46, 11 October 2024

San Juan de Lurigancho
District
Flag of San Juan de Lurigancho
Flag
Location of San Juan de Lurigancho in Lima
Location of San Juan de Lurigancho in Lima
Coordinates: 12°02′S 77°01′W / 12.033°S 77.017°W / -12.033; -77.017
CountryPeru
RegionLima
ProvinceLima
FoundedJanuary 13, 1967
CapitalSan Juan de Lurigancho
Government
 • MayorJesús Maldonado
(2023-2026)
Area
 • Total
131.25 km2 (50.68 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
1,240,489
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO150132
Websiteweb.munisjl.gob.pe

San Juan de Lurigancho (SJL) is a district in Lima, Peru, located in the area known as Cono Este. It is Peru's most populous district, with a current population that may exceed one million.

The most important urban areas in the district are Mangomarca, Zárate, Las Flores de Lima, Canto Grande and Bayovar. One of the first urban areas in San Juan de Lurigancho is Caja de Agua, which is located at the entrance of the district, and the northern entrance to the district is the Quebrada Canto Grande y Media Luna. Caja de Agua is surrounded by San Cristobal, Lima (south side) and the Santa Rosa hills from south to west and by Gramal hill on the north side. The Próceres de la Independencia Avenue separates Caja de Agua from Zárate. Caja de Agua is the seat of the Police Station located in Avenida Lima. A large and convenient market is found in Avenida Lima; "Mercado Modelo de Caja de Agua" which offers value for money products. Another market is "El Bosque". Also, Caja de Agua contains 3 local state schools which are in a very poor conditions, on the brink of being abandoned and closed due to the lack of students; these are "Javier Heraud"; Jíron Arequipa. "Cesar Vallejo'; Jíron Amazonas and "Tomas Alva Edison"; which is located next to the market "El Bosque".

Geography

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On the north, it is bordered by the districts of Carabayllo and Huarochirí Province. San Juan de Lurigancho is bordered by Comas, Independencia and Rímac on the west; and Lurigancho-Chosica on the east. The Rímac River marks the district's border with downtown Lima and El Agustino on the south.

Boundaries

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Climate

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The summers tend to be rather dry. Summer is from October to April. May to September is a cold season. It seldom rains in this area, though the proximity to the coast brings cold humidity and fog in the winter.

Demographics

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As of the 2017 census, the district San Juan de Lurigancho has a population of approximately 1,038,495, the largest of Lima in terms of population.[2]

Transportation

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San Juan de Lurigancho is serviced by many bus routes that connect it with almost all the other districts in Lima.

The main route that connects San Juan de Lurigancho with the rest of the Lima and Callao Metropolitan Area is the Próceres de la Independencia Avenue, Consisting of 74 blocks. The Puente Nuevo, or New Bridge (actually a combination of two bridges with traffic going in opposite directions), inaugurated in 1993, provided a long-needed direct link to El Agustino and points south and east. Finally, the Lima Metro connects the district with the rest of Lima.

Another important transportation link, a tunnel that will connect the districts of San Juan de Lurigancho with Rimac, has been halted. This tunnel is called Santa Rosa and San Martin, and was built up to 60% of its length but perforation of the tunnel was stopped due to some faults in the hill that was being excavated in March 2012. As of January 2014, construction has not resumed.

812 unsafe points

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War against mafias The mayor of San Juan de Lurigancho, Álex Gonzales Castillo, told La República that distrust, fear, irritability, restlessness and helplessness had become some of the most common psychological characteristics of the inhabitants of that district.

He specified, however, that in nine months of administration, San Juan de Lurigancho has ceased to be the first district with the highest crime and violence in the country. "War has been declared on corruption and organized gangs, mafias and criminal gangs," he stated.

Threats do not stop General (r) Eduardo Arteta, SJL citizen security manager, notes with concern that “the mafias dedicated to drug trafficking and prostitution have threatened to kill the mayor.” He explained that he has established a neighborhood intelligence network, with active participation from the community, which will improve levels of insecurity.

“The community has been sensitized in support tasks for the PNP and the security forces, through the formation of High Risk Units (200 neighbors in each community area)”

Regarding police personnel who perform patrol functions, San Juan de Lurigancho has a deficit of 495 officers. Thus, the problem continues.

Other

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Estadística Poblacional - Ministerio de Salud del Perú".
  2. ^ "2017 census". INEI. 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
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