Pueblo Libre District, Lima
District in Lima, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pueblo Libre (Spanish for "free village" or "free nation"), formerly known as La Magdalena and commonly known as Old Magdalena (Spanish: Magdalena Vieja) to differentiate it from Magdalena del Mar District, is a district of Lima Province in Peru.
Pueblo Libre | |
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 Location of Pueblo Libre in Lima Province | |
| Coordinates: 12°4′13″S 77°03′45″W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Created | November 5, 1940 |
| Capital | Pueblo Libre |
| Subdivisions | 1 populated centre |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mónica Rossana Tello López (2023-2026) |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.38 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 99,591 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150121 |
| Website | muniplibre.gob.pe |
Created by Law 9162 of November 5, 1940,[2] it is a middle-class residential district and has the most parks in Lima, also housing several branches of banks, local private universities and major corporations. Its name was granted by José de San Martín on April 10, 1822, as a recognition of the patriotism shown by its inhabitants during the Peruvian War of Independence.
Pueblo Libre was founded in 1557 as Magdalena Vieja, before being renamed Free Town (Pueblo Libre in Spanish) in 1821 by José de San Martín. The name was given because of the great patriotism and desire for freedom San Martin saw from the people. Simón Bolívar, one of the liberators of South America, lived in Pueblo Libre. His colonial mansion is known today as the Palacio de la Magdalena, which houses the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, having formerly housed the Magdalena government of Peru during the War of the Pacific. The Museum, also known by its initials MNAAHP, has collections of artifacts from Peruvian culture. It is one of the most visited museums in Lima and it is located at the heart of the district. Pueblo Libre has a rich history - museums, famous restaurants, and art galleries which are located in this district of Lima.
One of Pueblo Libre's oldest attractions is La Cruz del Viajero (The Cross of the Traveler). The cross was a symbol of faith and protection the conquistadores brought from Spain. Francisco Pizarro placed the cross in Pueblo Libre; soldiers would pray before going to war or when making a hard distant journey.
Situated not a long walk from Pueblo Libre's pleasant plaza is the Museo Larco Hererra, which houses the largest collection of Moche artifacts in the country. This museum is known for having one of the best pre-Columbian exhibits in the world.[citation needed] It offers Paracas textiles and a huge collection of pottery. In the history section of the museum, it documents of the brutality of the Spaniards in the country and of the challenges it has faced since its independence.
The district has a total land area of 4.38 km2. Its administrative center is located 90 meters above sea level.
- Boundaries
- North: Lima and Breña
- East: Jesús María
- South: Magdalena del Mar
- West: San Miguel
According to the Census 2017 by the INEI, the district has 83,323 inhabitants.
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