Santa María del Mar District (Spanish: Distrito de Santa María del Mar) is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of San Bartolo on the north, the Chilca District of the Cañete Province on the east, and the Pucusana District on the south.

Santa María del Mar District Distrito de Santa María del Mar
District
Santa María beach
Location of Santa María del Mar District in Lima Province
Coordinates: 12°25′S 76°47′W
Country	Peru
Region	Lima
Province	Lima
Founded	January 16, 1962
Government
• Mayor	Jiries Jamis Sumar (2019-2022)
Area
• Total	9.81 km2 (3.79 sq mi)
Population  (2017)[1]
• Total	999
• Density	100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO	150138
Website	stamariadelmar.gob.pe

It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. Many of them also rent apartments during this season, making its population increase considerably. The district has some restaurants and a club with a large seawater swimming pool. The most popular beaches in the district are Santa María and Embajadores.

History

Santa María del Mar began as part of the San Bartolo District, but after an urbanization process that started in 1943, it became a district in 1962.

See also

• Administrative divisions of Peru

References

External links

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• (in Spanish) Municipality of Santa María del Mar

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