Miraflores District, Lima

Miraflores
View of Lima from Miraflores District
View of Lima from Miraflores District
Flag of Miraflores
Coat of arms of Miraflores
Location of Miraflores in Lima province
Location of Miraflores in Lima province
Coordinates: 12°07′03″S 77°02′35″W / 12.11750°S 77.04306°W / -12.11750; -77.04306
CountryPeru
ProvinceLima
FoundedJanuary 2, 1857
Government
 • MayorCarlos Canales
(2023–2026)
Area
 • Total9.62 km2 (3.71 sq mi)
Elevation
79 m (259 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total116,526
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO150122
Websitemiraflores.gob.pe

Miraflores is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. It is a residential and upscale shopping district south of downtown Lima. It is also one of the wealthiest districts that make up the city of Lima. It has several hotels (including the Hilton, the JW Marriott, and the Belmond), restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and department stores. Miraflores is one of the main tourist destinations in Lima.

Founded as San Miguel de Miraflores, it was established as a district on January 2, 1857. As a result of the Battle of Miraflores fought during the War of the Pacific, Miraflores got the designation of Ciudad Heroica ("Heroic City"). The district's postal code is 18.


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