Breña, Lima region

Peru

District capital12.0561° S, 77.0529° W

Breña is a city located in Peru, within the Lima region. It has a population of 81,909 residents, contributing to the urban landscape of the country.

Population81,909

ProvinceLima region

Coordinates12.0561° S, 77.0529° W

CountryPeru

Rank in Peru#31 of 47,485

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Nearest Airports

Jorge Chávez International Airport

LIMInternational

7.7 km away

Las Palmas Air Base

SPLPLocal

13 km away

San Bartolo Airport

PE-0027Local

46.6 km away

About Breña

The city is situated at coordinates -12.05605° latitude and -77.05295° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Breña has an elevation of 119 meters and operates under the America/Lima timezone.

In terms of population ranking, Breña is positioned 31st out of 11,157 cities in Peru. This ranking reflects its relative size compared to other urban areas in the country, which has a total urban population of 24,228,321.

Cities in Lima region

Breña is part of the Lima region. The specific ranking of the city within the total number of cities in the region is not available.

Santiago de Surco251,648 Miraflores187,401 Santa Anita - Los Ficus184,614 San Francisco De Borja105,076 Chosica88,606 San Isidro68,309 Jesus Maria66,171 Huaral62,174 Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea61,000 Huacho54,545

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Breña?

The population of Breña is 81,909.

In which province/state is Breña located?

Breña is located in the Lima region.

What are the coordinates of Breña?

The coordinates of Breña are -12.05605° latitude and -77.05295° longitude.

What is the elevation of Breña?

The elevation of Breña is 119 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Breña?

The nearest airport to Breña is Jorge Chávez International Airport, located 7.7 km away.

What is the population ranking of Breña in Peru?

Breña ranks 31st out of 11,157 cities in Peru.

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