Lurigancho-Chosica
Lurigancho-Chosica | |
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Location of Lurigancho-Chosica in the Lima province | |
| Coordinates: 12°02′S 77°01′W / 12.033°S 77.017°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Department | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Chosica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oswaldo Vargas (2023-2026) |
| Area | |
• Total | 236.47 km2 (91.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 861 m (2,825 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 303,966 |
| • Density | Preview warning: Malformed population value |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150118 |
| Website | munichosica.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.