Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province
Lima Province | Peru
| Primary City | Lima |
| Area of Postal Code 15842 | 15 km² |
| Population | 148,618 |
| Male Population | 73,599 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 75,019 (50.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +368.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +101.9% |
| Median Age | 25.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 25.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 26.2 years |
| Area Codes | 1 |
| Neighborhoods | Lurín, San Juan De Miraflores, Villa El Salvador |
| Coordinates | -12.220053231407194° / -76.95789553830646° |
| Related Postal Codes | 15822, 15823, 15824, 15828, 15829, 15831, 15834, 15841, 15845, 15846 |
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Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,696 | 56,216 | 73,627 | 96,604 | 148,618 | 157,611 | 166,204 |
| Population Density | 2,109.3 / km² | 3,741 / km² | 4,899.7 / km² | 6,428.7 / km² | 9,890.1 / km² | 10,488.6 / km² | 11,060.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 101.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province | +368.9% | +164.4% | +101.9% |
| Lima | +172.9% | +76.8% | +41.7% |
| Lima Province | +167.2% | +74.4% | +40.6% |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province Median Age
Median Age: 25.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province | 25.8 yrs | 26.2 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Lima | 27.8 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 27.2 yrs |
| Lima Province | 27.7 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 15842 Population Density
Population Density: 9,890 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 15842 | 148,618 | 15 km² | 9,890 / km² |
| Lima | 9.8 million | 2,695.3 km² | 3,641 / km² |
| Lima Province | 10.8 million | 34,986.5 km² | 309 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 55 |
| Construction of buildings | 54 |
| Department stores | 5 |
| Education | 120 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 48 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Shopping | 89 |
| Unreachable | 86 |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 15842 - Lima, Lima Province Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,762 | $7,776 | $9,283 | $10,426 | $14,691 | $16,400 | $16,051 | $17,970 |
| Total GDP | $4.2B | $5.5B | $7.3B | $9.2B | $14.2B | $17.3B | $18.1B | $20.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 15842 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 15842 | 246,089 tn | 1.66 tn | 16,376.5 tons/km² |
| Lima | 31,261,199 tn | 3.19 tn | 11,598.6 tons/km² |
| Lima Province | 33,938,970 tn | 3.14 tn | 970.1 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 15842 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 246,089 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,376.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (9.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 12:48 AM | 4.5 | 85.5 km | 91,860 m | 21km N of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/19 | 8:14 PM | 4.6 | 68.4 km | 35,000 m | 52km WSW of Callao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/19 | 5:50 AM | 4.6 | 60.6 km | 44,770 m | 3km SW of Mala, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/18 | 12:05 AM | 3.2 | 72.6 km | 35,000 m | 26km SW of Mala, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/18 | 4:07 AM | 5.2 | 65.3 km | 56,470 m | 7km E of Mala, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/17 | 8:15 AM | 4.4 | 91.7 km | 90,960 m | 44km SE of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/17 | 11:24 PM | 3.8 | 46.5 km | 51,580 m | 19km NW of Callao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/17 | 8:36 PM | 4.2 | 64.9 km | 70,040 m | 18km S of Chancay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/17 | 5:09 PM | 4.3 | 30.8 km | 39,690 m | 31km SSW of San Isidro, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/17 | 12:36 PM | 4.4 | 65.5 km | 10,000 m | 13km S of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Lima /ˈliːmə/ is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a..
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