Breña
Breña | |
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View from Bolognesi Square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in Lima Province | |
| Coordinates: 12°03′31″S 77°03′00″W / 12.05861°S 77.05000°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Department | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | July 15, 1949 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luis de la Mata |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 97,906 |
| • Density | 30,400/km2 (78,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150105 |
| Website | munibrena.gob.pe |
Breña is a district of Lima, Peru. It is the second smallest district of the city, and its creation dates back to the demolition of the city walls ordered by president José Balta during the late 19th century, which led to the broad expansion of the city.