La Perla is a district of Callao, Peru. Formerly an upper-class seaside resort that included the summer residence of the President of Peru during the early 20th century, it was officially established as a district on October 22, 1964.
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La Perla
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Aerial view
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Coat of arms
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Location in Callao
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| Country |  Peru |
| Province | Callao |
| Founded | October 22, 1964 |
| Capital | La Perla |
| Subdivisions | 1 populated center |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rodolfo Mariano Adrianzén |
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2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population
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61,417 |
| • Density | 22,300/km2 (57,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 070104 |
| Website | www.munilaperla.gob.pe |
The current mayor of La Perla is Rodolfo Mariano Adrianzen Castañeda.
Geography
editThe district has a total land area of 2.75 km². Its administrative center is located 18 meters above sea level.
Boundaries
edit- South: Pacific Ocean
- East: San Miguel (in the Lima Province)
- North: Bellavista
- West: Downtown Callao
Demographics
editAccording to the 2005 census by the INEI, the district has 59,602 inhabitants, a population density of 21,673.5 persons/km² and 14,699 households in the district.
External links
edit- Municipalidad de La Perla - La Perla District Council official website
- Todo Callao (in Spanish)