San Martín de Porres District
San Martín de Porres | |
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Location of San Martín de Porres in Lima | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Created | May 22, 1950 |
| Capital | Barrio Obrero del Puente del Ejército |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hernán Sifuentes (2023–2026) |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.5 km2 (16.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 782,075 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150135 |
| Website | mdsmp.gob.pe |
San Martín de Porres (SMP) is a district in Lima, Peru, located in the north area of the city. It is bordered by the Chillón River, marks its natural border with Ventanilla and Puente Piedra on the north; Callao on the west; Los Olivos, Comas on the northeast; Rímac and Independencia districts on the east; the Rímac River marks its natural border with Lima District and Carmen de la Legua Reynoso on the south. It is the second most populated district of Lima metropolitan area and Peru.