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Asia District, Peru
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The Asia District (Distrito de Asia) is one of 16 that make up the Peruvian province of Cañete. Founded by Beinto Chumpitaz Chavez on July 24, 1964, it was originally part of the Coayllo District.
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![]() A beach in Asia, Cañete | |
![]() Location of Asia in the Cañete province | |
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Region | Lima |
Province | Cañete |
Founded | July 24, 1964 |
Capital | Asia |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Alcántara Malásquez (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 279.36 km2 (107.86 sq mi) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 9,784 |
• Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Website | muniasia.gob.pe |
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Asia's beaches overlook the Pacific Ocean making it a popular summer getaway for the residents of Lima, the Peruvian capital, which is an hour drive north.
Asia is bordered by Mala District to the north, Cerro Azul District and Quilmaná District to the south, and Coayllo District to the east. Its principal town is 97.5 kilometers (60.6 mi) south of Lima, approximately a two-hour drive.