La Perla District
| La Perla | ||
|---|---|---|
| District | ||
| ||
 Location of La Perla in the Constitutional Province of Callao | ||
| Country |
 Peru | |
| Region | Callao | |
| Province | Constitutional Province of Callao | |
| Founded | October 22, 1964 | |
| Capital | La Perla | |
| Subdivisions | 1 populated center | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Pedro Jorge Lopez Barrios | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | |
| Population (2005 census) | ||
| • Total | 59,602 | |
| • Density | 22,000/km2 (56,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | |
| UBIGEO | 070104 | |
| Website | www.munilaperla.gob.pe | |
La Perla is a district of the Constitutional Province of Callao in Peru, and one of the seven districts that comprise the port city of Callao.
The current mayor of La Perla is Pedro Jorge López Barrios. It was officially established as a district on October 22, 1964.
Geography
The district has a total land area of 2.75 km². Its administrative center is located 18 meters above sea level.
Boundaries
- South: Pacific Ocean
- East: San Miguel (in the Lima Province)
- North: Bellavista
- West: Downtown Callao
Demographics
According 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
- Municipalidad de La Perla - La Perla District Council official website
- Todo Callao (in Spanish)
Coordinates: 12°03′58″S 77°06′29″W / 12.0660°S 77.1081°W
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