Barranco District
Barranco | |
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View under the Bridge of Sighs | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in Lima Province | |
| Country | Peru |
| Department | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | 26 October 1874 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jessica Vargas |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 37,525 |
| • Density | 11,300/km2 (29,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150104 |
| Website | munibarranco.gob.pe |
| Official name | Zona Monumental de Barrnaco |
| Type | Immobable tangible |
| Designated | December 28, 1972 |
| Legal basis | R.S. Nº 2900-72-ED |
Barranco is a district of Lima, Peru. A seaside district of the city, it is considered a bohemian and artistic centre, being the home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. Its beaches are among the most popular within the worldwide surfing community, and a marina completed in 2008 provides state-of-the-art services for its yacht club.
The Monumental Zone of Barranco (Spanish: Zona Monumental de Barranco) is the designation under which most of the district is administered under a special regime that protects the monumental heritage located in the district. The area, alongside its monuments, forms part of the cultural heritage of Peru.