Lurigancho-Chosica

Lurigancho-Chosica
View of El Bosque Country Club
Location of Lurigancho-Chosica in the Lima province
Coordinates: 12°02′S 77°01′W / 12.033°S 77.017°W / -12.033; -77.017
CountryPeru
DepartmentLima
ProvinceLima
FoundedJanuary 2, 1857
CapitalChosica
Government
 • MayorOswaldo Vargas
(2023-2026)
Area
 • Total
236.47 km2 (91.30 sq mi)
Elevation
861 m (2,825 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
303,966
 • Density
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Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO150118
Websitemunichosica.gob.pe

Lurigancho is a district of Lima, Peru. It is located in the valley of the Rímac River, which it shares with neighboring Chaclacayo and Ate districts. Its capital is the town of Chosica, located 861 m (2,825 ft) above sea level.