Santa Rosa District, Lima
| Santa Rosa District Distrito de Santa Rosa | |
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| District | |
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 Location of Santa Rosa in the Lima province | |
| Country |
 Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | February 6, 1962 |
| Capital | Santa Rosa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pablo Chegni Melgarejo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.5 km2 (8.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
| • Total | 10,903 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 150139 |
| Website | munisantarosa-lima.gob.pe |
Santa Rosa is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. Officially established as a district on February 6, 1962, the current mayor of Santa Rosa is Luis García Villacorta. The district's postal code is 38.
Geography
The district has a total land area of 21.5 km². Its administrative center is located 79 meters above sea level.
Boundaries
- North and East: Ancón
- South: Ventanilla (in the Callao Region)
- West: Pacific Ocean
Demographics
According to a 2002 estimate by the INEI, the district has 5,896 inhabitants and a population density of 274.2 persons/km². In 1999, there were 5,249 households in the district.
Festivities
- August 30: Saint Rose of Lima
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Coordinates: 11°48′23″S 77°09′56″W / 11.80639°S 77.16556°W
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