MAGDALENA DEL MAR

also called Magdalena Nueva, city and distrito (district) of the Lima-Callao metropolitan area of Peru, southwest of central Lima. It is bounded on the south by cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. In the early 20th century the area developed as a popular resort, but it is now largely residential. The district contains the large Vctor Larco Herrera hospital complex, the Lima Cricket Club, and polo grounds. Pop. (1990 est.) district, 63,875.