The Cono Norte (recently being called ''Lima Norte'') is one of the five areas that make up the

Lima Metropolitan Area The Lima Metropolitan Area (, also known as ''Lima Metropolitana'') is an area formed by the conurbation of the Peruvian provinces of Lima (the nation's capital) and Callao.Lima Metropolitana is formed by the Province of Lima and the Constituti ...

. It is located in the northern part of the metropolis, hence its name. The socioeconomic levels of its residents are varied. The districts of Ancón and Santa Rosa (both in the far north of the province) are the popular beach resorts (but not residential areas) for wealthier residents of

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. The rest of the population comprises middle class and lower class residents. It is one of the most populated areas of

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Districts

The following districts are part of Lima Norte: INEI
Characteristics per Cono and District
, Retrieved October 31, 2007. * Ancón * Carabayllo * Comas * Independencia * Los Olivos * Puente Piedra * Rímac (currently part of the downtown) * San Martín de Porres * Santa Rosa

References

External links

* {{Lima Geography of Lima