Lima Region

The Department of Lima, known as the Department of the Capital until 1823, is a department and region located in the central coast of Peru; the seat of the regional government is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, the country's capital, is located west of the department; this province is autonomous and not under the jurisdiction of the regi…
The Department of Lima, known as the Department of the Capital until 1823, is a department and region located in the central coast of Peru; the seat of the regional government is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, the country's capital, is located west of the department; this province is autonomous and not under the jurisdiction of the regional government since 2003.
  • Established: 12 February 1821
  • Founded by: José de San Martín
  • Capital: Lima (de jure) · Huacho (de facto seat of the Regional Government of Lima-Provinces)
  • Highest elevation: 5,654 m (18,550 ft)
  • Country: Peru
  • Subdivisions: 9 provinces and 171 districts
  • Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org