SANTIAGO DE SURCO

also called Surco, community and district, southeastern LimaCallao metropolitan area, Peru. Created in about 1824 (reorganized 1893 and 1929), it stretches eastward from the Ro Surco to the foothills of the Andes and is bisected from north to south by the Pan-American Highway. The surrounding area has changed, as farmlands have given way to the spreading community. Upper-income housing developments predominate, the rambling villas shielded from view by lush gardens. Private high schools, a state normal school, and the Universidad de Lima (1963) are in the district. In the south is an aviation school. Recreational facilities include the Lima Polo and Hunt Club, a golf club, and a race track. Pop. (1981 prelim.) district, 148,118.