The peruvian district of Punta Negra is one of the 43 districts of the Province of Lima. It borders the district of Punta Hermosa to the north, the Province of Huarochirí to the east, the district of San Bartolo to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
History
In pre-columbian times, the area of the current district was inhabited by coastal fishermen of the Yungas people, and was under the hegemony of the rulers of Pachacamac, and later the Incas. Post-conquest, the area was known as Tropezon, until passage of the Law Nº 12096 created the modern district of Punta Negra on 7 April 1954. Its name is attributed to an Italo-Peruvian citizen named Lidio Mongilardi, who upon visiting the area for the first time reportedly compared it to a coastal zone in Italy known as Punta Negra. As a popular beach destination, various Peruvian social clubs have beach venues in this district, the most notable being the Country Club El Bosque and the Club Social y Deportes Punta Negra. In 2019, Punta Rocas was one of the venues of the 2019 Pan American Games.
Geography
The district has an area of 130.5 km2, most of which is uninhabited desert. It is estimated to have more than 8,000 permanent residents, and 11,000 during the summer beach season. The district has several beaches, including Cangrejos, Punta Rocas, El Puerto, La Pocita, La Bikini, El Revés, Santa Rosa and Peñascal. A highlight is the Quebrada de Cruz de Hueso, whose mouth can be found on Peñascal beach.
Government
The municipal council is responsible for taxes and regulations, and includes a mayor and local councilors
Local politicians
Current District Government (on May, 2023) Elogio Huyhua Ccaccya - District Mayor Eudocio Parco Javier - District Alderman Nanci Maura Lopez Vda de Suyo - District Alderman Guillermo Eduardo Saco Vertiz Schwarz - District Alderman Felicita Alejandrina Carrasco Villafuerte - District Alderman Olga Angela Orbegoso Cavero - District Alderman
Religious organization
Parish
Parish Priest: Padre Félix.
Festividades
Club Punta Negra: January: New Year's Celebration February: Kermesse, Luau Party March: Carnival December: Start of Season Lunch March: Feast of Saint Joseph June: Feast of Saint Peter.
Urban landmarks
Several Peruvian country clubs have their main location in this district, including Country Club El Bosque Club Social y Deportes Punta Negra.