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| {{safesubst:#property:P242}} Location within Lima Province | |
| Coordinates: 12°2′36″S 77°1′42″W / 12.04333°S 77.02833°WCoordinates: 12°2′36″S 77°1′42″W / 12.04333°S 77.02833°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Province | Lima Province |
| Established | January 18, 1535 |
| Founded by | Francisco Pizarro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rafael López Aliaga (2023-) |
| Area | |
| • City | 2,672.3 km2 (1,031.8 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 800 km2 (300 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,819.3 km2 (1,088.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0-1,550 m (0-5,090 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Urban | 9,752,000 |
| • Urban density | 12,200/km2 (31,600/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 12,140,000 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (PET) |
| Website | Official Website |
Lima is the capital city (where the government works), and is considered the most important and largest city of Peru. 75% of the Peruvian economy is handled in Lima. Lima is the industrial and financial center of Peru, and one of the most important financial centers in Latin America.
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