Pucusana | |
Native Name Lang: | es |
Settlement Type: | District |
Mapsize: | frameless |
Coordinates: | -12.4167°N -123°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Peru |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Lima |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Lima |
Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
Parts Style: | para |
P1: | 4 populated centers |
Established Title: | Founded |
Established Date: | January 22, 1943 |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Pucusana |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Juan Cuya (2023-2026) |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 37.83 |
Elevation M: | 15 |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
Population As Of: | 2023 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | PET |
Utc Offset1: | -5 |
Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
Blank Info Sec1: | 150124 |
Website: | munipucusana.gob.pe |
Pucusana is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of Santa María del Mar on the north, the Chilca District of the Cañete Province on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the south. It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. Many of them also rent apartments during this season, making its population increase considerably. The district has some restaurants and a club with a large seawater swimming pool. The most popular beaches in the district are Naplo and La Tiza.