La Molina District
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District sign at La Molina Avenue
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 Location of La Molina in Lima Province |
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| Coordinates: 12°4′40″S 76°54′40″W / 12.07778°S 76.91111°WCoordinates: 12°4′40″S 76°54′40″W / 12.07778°S 76.91111°W | ||
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 Peru
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| Region | Lima | |
| Province | Lima | |
| Founded | February 6, 1962 | |
| Capital | La Molina | |
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| • Mayor | Juan Carlos Zurek | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 65.75 km2 (25.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) | |
| Population (2005 census) | ||
| • Total | 124,468 | |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | |
| UBIGEO | 150114 | |
| Website | munimolina.gob.pe | |
La Molina is a district of the Lima Province in Peru, and one of the upscale districts that comprise the city of Lima. Officially established as a district on February 6, 1962, the current mayor (alcalde) of La Molina is Juan Carlos Zurek. The district's postal code is 12.
The district has a total land area of 65.75 km². Its administrative centre is located 241 metres above sea level.
La Molina is located between 12° 00' 07" S, 76° 57' 00" and 76° 51' 00" W.
According to the 2005 census by the INEI, the district has 124,468 inhabitants, a population density of 1,893 persons/km² and 33,646 households. Annual median income varies greatly.
There are two possible origins, both referring to the owners of the estates located in the area in the Peruvian Republican era.
In the years before its creation, the estates located in the geographic area of the district (Granados, Melgarejo, La Rinconada, Camacho and La Molina) had been already sold (or expropriated by the Juan Velasco Alvarado administration) and divided, giving origin to smaller yet large properties. Soon, due to the quiet and beautiful surroundings, owning country houses in La Molina became a trend for high class people. This resulted in the populating of the first neighbours, individuals with high incomes. Finally, on February 6, 1962, La Molina district was officially created by Act No. 13981 during the Manuel Prado Ugarteche government.
Some members of the community are active members in "Un techo para mi pais" which helps people in need build houses. TECHO
La Molina district is divided into middle, middle-high and upper class suburbs.
La Molina is best known for the large and luxurious houses that give shape to expensive properties located in suburbs like La Planicie, Rinconada, Las Lagunas, Camacho, Residential Monterrico, La Molina Vieja, Alameda de la Molina Vieja, Los Sirius, Corregidor, El Remanso and Huertos de La Molina. Numerous Peruvian celebrities, leading business people and political figures live in these suburbs. Due to their relative safety, calm and low population density, these suburbs are highly valued real estate. Furthermore, some of the most exclusive Peruvian social clubs are located in the area: Rinconada Country Club, La Planicie Country Club and Hebraica Club.
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