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'''Lima Province''' is located in the central coast of [[Peru]] and is the only [[Provinces of Peru|province]] in the country not belonging to any of the [[Regions of Peru|twenty-five regions]], thus being quasi-autonomous. Its capital is [[Lima]], which is also the nation's capital.
The '''province of Lima''' is located in the central coast of [[Peru]] and is the only [[Provinces of Peru|province]] in the country not belonging to any of the [[Regions of Peru|twenty-five regions]], thus being quasi-autonomous. Its capital is [[Lima]], which is also the nation's capital.


Despite its small area, this province is the major [[Industrial sector|industrial]] and [[Economic system|economic]] powerhouse of the Peruvian economy. It concentrates almost one-third of the country's population and 50% of Peru's [[Gross Domestic Product|GDP]] in 2012.
Despite its small area, this province is the major [[Industrial sector|industrial]] and [[Economic system|economic]] powerhouse of the Peruvian economy. It concentrates almost one-third of the country's population and 50% of Peru's [[Gross Domestic Product|GDP]] in 2012.


==History==
==History==
The province was created in 1821, as Peru's territory was divided into [[Departments of Peru|departments]], [[Provinces of Peru|provinces]], [[Districts of Peru|districts]] and [[parish]]es. The province was part of the [[Lima Department]], which was formed by the territories of present-day [[Lima Region|Lima]], [[Callao Region|Callao]] and [[Ica Region|Ica]] regions, and the provinces of [[Casma Province|Casma]], [[Huarmey Province|Huarmey]] and [[Santa Province|Santa]], which later would be part of the ''La Costa Department''.{{cn|date=January 2023}}
The province was created in 1821, as Peru's territory was divided into [[Departments of Peru|departments]], [[Provinces of Peru|provinces]], [[Districts of Peru|districts]] and [[parish]]es. The province was part of the [[Lima Department|department of Lima]], which was formed by the territories of present-day [[Lima Region|Lima]], [[Callao Region|Callao]] and [[Ica Region|Ica]] regions, and the provinces of [[Casma Province|Casma]], [[Huarmey Province|Huarmey]] and [[Santa Province|Santa]], which later would be part of the ''La Costa Department''.{{cn|date=January 2023}}


The department was further subdivided as time passed but the Lima Province kept being part of it. Due to the massive migration from other areas of the country, the need to separate the province from the rest of the department was forecast by experts.{{cn|date=January 2023}}
The department was further subdivided as time passed but the province of Lima kept being part of it. Due to the massive migration from other areas of the country, the need to separate the province from the rest of the department was forecast by experts.{{cn|date=January 2023}}


In 2002, the new regionalization law passed by President [[Alejandro Toledo]] made the Lima Province a separate entity from the rest of the newly created [[Lima Region]].
In 2002, the new regionalization law passed by President [[Alejandro Toledo]] made the province of Lima a separate entity from the rest of the newly created [[Lima Region]].


==Political division==
==Political division==
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==Boundaries==
==Boundaries==
* North: [[Huaral Province]]
* North: [[Huaral Province|province of Huaral]]
* Northeast: [[Canta Province]]
* Northeast: [[Canta Province|province of Canta]]
* East: [[Huarochirí Province]]
* East: [[Huarochirí Province|province of Huarochirí]]
* South: [[Cañete Province]]
* South: [[Cañete Province|province of Cañete]]
* West: [[Callao Province]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]].
* West: [[Callao Province|province of Callao]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]].


==Government==
==Government==
[[Image:Lima_Plaza_Mayor1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru.]]
[[Image:Lima_Plaza_Mayor1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Plaza Mayor in Lima]]
[[Image:Piedra_basal_andina.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Andean Mountain basal stone monument in Lima, Peru ([[Taulichusco]] Monument)]]
[[Image:Piedra_basal_andina.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Andean Mountain basal stone monument in Lima ([[Taulichusco]] Monument)]]
[[Image:Municpalidad de Lima.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Municipal Palace, headquarters of the Municipality]]
[[Image:Municpalidad de Lima.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Municipal Palace, headquarters of the Municipality]]


Lima Province is administered by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima (''Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima''), which also administers the city of Lima. Its current mayor is [[Rafael López Aliaga|Rafael Bernardo López Aliaga Cazorla]] <small>(2023–2026)</small>.
The province of Lima is administered by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima (''Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima''), which also administers the city of Lima. Its current mayor is [[Rafael López Aliaga|Rafael Bernardo López Aliaga Cazorla]] <small>(2023–2026)</small>.


==Climate==
==Climate==

Revision as of 02:18, 31 December 2024

This article is about the province. For its capital city, see Lima. For other uses, see Lima (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Department of Lima.
Lima Province
Province
Flag of Lima Province
Flag
Coat of arms of Lima Province
Coat of arms
Location of Lima Province in Peru
Location of Lima Province in Peru
Coordinates: 12°02′06″S 77°01′07″W / 12.03500°S 77.01861°W / -12.03500; -77.01861
Country Peru
FoundedJanuary 18, 1535
CapitalLima
Districts
List
Government
 • MayorRafael López Aliaga
Area
 • Total
2,672.28 km2 (1,031.77 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
11,321,000
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
Websitewww.munlima.gob.pe

The province of Lima is located in the central coast of Peru and is the only province in the country not belonging to any of the twenty-five regions, thus being quasi-autonomous. Its capital is Lima, which is also the nation's capital.

Despite its small area, this province is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Peruvian economy. It concentrates almost one-third of the country's population and 50% of Peru's GDP in 2012.

History

The province was created in 1821, as Peru's territory was divided into departments, provinces, districts and parishes. The province was part of the department of Lima, which was formed by the territories of present-day Lima, Callao and Ica regions, and the provinces of Casma, Huarmey and Santa, which later would be part of the La Costa Department.[citation needed]

The department was further subdivided as time passed but the province of Lima kept being part of it. Due to the massive migration from other areas of the country, the need to separate the province from the rest of the department was forecast by experts.[citation needed]

In 2002, the new regionalization law passed by President Alejandro Toledo made the province of Lima a separate entity from the rest of the newly created Lima Region.

Political division

The province is divided into 43 districts of Lima. Each of them is headed by a mayor, although the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima (Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima), led by the mayor of Lima, also exercises its authority in these districts. These districts are grouped together into four sectors: Central Lima, North Lima, East Lima, and South Lima.[citation needed]

All the districts of Lima province are fused together in a continuous urban area, with the exception of the beach resort of Ancón and Santa Rosa in the north and Punta Hermosa, Punta Negra, San Bartolo, Santa Maria del Mar and Pucusana in the south.[citation needed]

Boundaries

Government

Plaza Mayor in Lima
Andean Mountain basal stone monument in Lima (Taulichusco Monument)
Municipal Palace, headquarters of the Municipality

The province of Lima is administered by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima (Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima), which also administers the city of Lima. Its current mayor is Rafael Bernardo López Aliaga Cazorla (2023–2026).

Climate

From April to December, Lima is often covered in coastal fog and mist, while in January to late March, the weather is generally sunny.[2]

Tourism

Lima has various tourist destinations and activities, including pre-Inca period pyramids, museums and modern shopping malls.[2] There are many restaurants, some of which specialize in fresh seafood, bars and nightclubs.[2] There are many beaches for sunbathing, swimming and fishing.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Estadística Poblacional - Ministerio de Salud del Perú".
  2. ^ a b c d Lima Travel Information from Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information. Retrieved August 2009.
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