Barrio Mendocita (Lima)

Peru / Callao / Lima
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Mendocita was the largest slum in Lima,Peru. It was torn down in 1970 to build a soccor field. The 5,000 inhabitants were taken to Villa el Salvador, 12 miles outside the city.Villa el Salvador now has 500,000 inhabitants.
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Coordinates:   12°3'43"S   77°1'26"W
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