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Ventanilla
District
Black skimmers in the wetlands protected area
Black skimmers in the wetlands protected area
Flag of Ventanilla
Flag
Coat of arms of Ventanilla
Coat of arms
Location in Callao
Location in Callao
Coordinates: 11°51′20″S 77°04′25″W / 11.85556°S 77.07361°W / -11.85556; -77.07361
Country Peru
ProvinceCallao
FoundedJanuary 28, 1969
CapitalVentanilla
Government
 • MayorPedro Carmelo Spadaro Philips
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total
73.52 km2 (28.39 sq mi)
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
315,600
 • Density4,293/km2 (11,120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO070106
Websitewww.muniventanilla.gob.pe

Ventanilla is a district of Callao, Peru.[1] Covering more than half of the province's territory, it is Callao's largest district.

The current mayor of Ventanilla is Pedro Carmelo Spadaro.

History

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It was officially established as a district on January 28, 1969. The first stone for the building of Ventanilla was placed on September 24, 1960, in what is now the Central Church of Ventanilla San Pedro Nolasco.

Geography

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The district has a total land area of 73.52 km2. Its administrative center is located 71 meters above sea level. Ventanilla is located in the northern part of the province.

Ventanilla is made up of eight urban zones and more than 160 neighborhoods (barrios).

Boundaries

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Notable people

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Demographics

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According to the 2005 census by the INEI, the district has 243,526 inhabitants and a population density of 3312.4 persons/km2.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Obando, Manoel (29 September 2024). "Ventanilla: la historia de cómo pasó de ser una ciudad satélite a convertirse en el distrito más grande del Callao". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
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