The Asia District (''Distrito de Asia'') is one of 16 that make up the Peruvian province of
Cañete. Founded by Beinto Chumpitaz Chavez on July 24, 1964, it was originally part of the
Coayllo District.
Asia's beaches overlook the
Pacific Ocean
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making it a popular summer getaway for the residents of Lima, the Peruvian capital, which is an hour drive north.
Asia is bordered by
Mala District to the north,
Cerro Azul District and
Quilmaná District to the south, and
Coayllo District to the east. Its principal town is south of Lima, approximately a two-hour drive.
Archaeology
There is a
pre-ceramic archaeological site near the mouth of the river of Omas´ ''quebrada'' with the site are the remains of a small indigenous population and a cemetery.
See also
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Administrative divisions of Peru
The administrative divisions of Peru have changed from time to time since the nation gained independence from Spain in the early 19th century. The old territorial subdivisions have split or merged due to several reasons, the most common ones being ...
External links
INEI Perú
References
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Districts of the Department of Lima
Districts of the Cañete province