The District of San Martin de Porres

San Martin de Porres

(Northern cone of Lima)

The District of San Martín de Porres
(Municipalidad de San Martin de Porres)

Av. Alfredo Mendiola 169

Postal Code (Zip Code): Lima 31

http://www.mdsmp.gob.pe (Spanish)

District Size: 36.91 km²

Population: 579561 citizens

Population density: 15702 citizens/km²

Altitude: 123 m (Municipality)

Date of Foundation: 22. May 1950

General Info about San Martín de Porres

San Martín de Porres (SMP) is located in the Cono Norte of Lima (Northern cone). It lies on the north bank of the Rímac River. San Martín de Porres was named after and in honour of the famous Dominic friar San Martín de Porras. The district is among the oldest and best developed of Lima’s pueblos jóvenes (young towns).

The District of San Martín de Porres in Lima

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Today it’s mainly a working-class residential area. It contains numerous retail and service establishments and some light industry. The well known and recognized Peruvian University of San Martín de Porres is located in the district.

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