Cono Sur Lima Sur | |
|---|---|
Sector | |
| South Lima | |
 Location of Lima Sur in theLima province | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Districts | Chorrillos,Lurín,Barranco,Pucusana,Punta Hermosa,Punta Negra,San Bartolo,San Juan de Miraflores,Santa María del Mar,Villa el Salvador,Villa María del Triunfo |
| Area | |
• Total | 852.95 km2 (329.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 1,706,733 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
TheCono Sur orLima Sur (South Lima in English) is one of the five areas that make up theLima Metropolitan Area. It is located in the southern part of the metropolis hence its name. This socioeconomic levels of this district are varied. Most of the population however belongs to thelower andmiddle classes. But it is the area closest to the districts of the modern zone and residential areas likeMiraflores,La Molina,Santiago de Surco, etc. Many of the residents belonging to these districts are immigrants from various regions of the country. As they settled there, some developed successful communities such asVilla El Salvador, while others still live in poor housing known asPueblos jóvenes. The area is popular for its beaches, farms and factories in that population greatly increases during the summer months.
The following districts are part of Lima Sur:[1]