Sociedad Geográfica de Lima

What Sociedad Geográfica de Lima does

Sociedad Geográfica de Lima is a non-profit scientific academy founded on February 22, 1888, in Lima, Peru, dedicated to geographic science, territorial demarcation, and geographic education. It operates as an autonomous legal entity under Peruvian law and serves professional geographers, students, educators, researchers, government entities, and geography enthusiasts across Peru. The institution sustains a portfolio of six specialized laboratories — GeoEduca, Centro de Datos e Información Geográfica, Repositorio de Información Territorial del Perú, Demarcación Territorial, Ordenamiento Territorial, and Observatorio del Paisaje — alongside a publication suite that includes El Boletín de la Sociedad (continuous since 1891), Anuarios Geográficos Departamentales covering all 24 Peruvian departments, specialized books, congress proceedings, and tourist map series ('Perú para ti').

The institution's core technology is built on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital mapping, geodatabases, and spatial analysis tools applied to territorial studies, cartography production, and geographic education. Under Law No. 25157, it holds a national mandate for the preparation and publication of the Geographic Yearbook of Peru. Its commercial operations include the Martes Geográficos weekly virtual sessions, the annual Congreso Nacional de Geografía, geographic expeditions, temporary exhibitions, and the documentary series 'Dando forma a la Nación' financed via crowdfunding on the GiveWP/PayPal platform.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring annual membership dues (marketed via the 'HAZTE SOCIO' campaign), one-time publication sales (physical and digital bulletins, yearbooks, books), and voluntary crowdfunding/donations for specific documentary productions. The organization is staffed by approximately 10 employees and operates from its heritage headquarters 'La Casona' in downtown Lima. Distribution combines institutional direct engagement with self-serve digital downloads of publications and geoeducational resources through its website.

Name

Sociedad Geográfica de Lima

Legal name

Sociedad Geográfica de Lima

Website

https://socgeolima.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sociedad Geográfica de Lima is a non-profit Peruvian scientific academy (founded 1888) dedicated to geographic research, territorial demarcation, and geographic education. It serves geographers, students, educators, researchers, and government entities through publications, specialized laboratories, and academic events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geographic Scientific Academy and Research Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMABAI

Earth Science & Geoscience Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAIAG

Field Schools & Experiential Academic Programs (Archaeology, Ecology, etc.)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

SECONDARYTHAKAGAK

Faculty-Led & Research/Field Study Expeditions

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Group Travel & Educational Travel Operators

SECONDARYEUAHAHAA

Terrestrial Ecology & Habitat Surveys

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Ecology, Biodiversity & Natural Resource Assessments

Keywords

• Geographic research services
• Cartographic publications
• Territorial demarcation studies
• Geographic education programs
• Spatial data repositories

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees from individual members (geographers, students, educators, professionals interested in geographic science). The organization runs a 'HAZTE SOCIO' (Become a Member) campaign.
2. Documentary crowdfunding campaigns: Crowdfunding/donation-based financing for documentary production series 'Dando forma a la Nación: La geografía de la administración'. Voluntary, non-refundable donations supporting documentary production, post-production, and distribution. Uses GiveWP platform with PayPal payment processing.
3. Publication sales: Revenue from specialized geography books, annual bulletins (published since 1891), and geographic yearbooks for Peruvian departments. Publications available in physical and digital formats.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Sociedad Geográfica de Lima is a non-profit scientific academy that produces geographic research, continuous publications (El Boletín de la Sociedad since 1891, Anuarios Geográficos Departamentales, specialized books), and operates specialized laboratories covering territorial demarcation, territorial planning, geographic data management, landscape observation, and geographic education (GeoEduca). It also organizes academic events including weekly Martes Geográficos, national and international geography congresses, expeditions, and produces documentary content on Peru's territorial history.

Product overview

The Sociedad Geográfica de Lima operates as an academic scientific institution (founded 1888) offering a multi-faceted portfolio of geographic products and services. The core offering centers on geographic research, publications, and territorial data management. Key products include: (1) Publications: El Boletín de la Sociedad (since 1891), Anuarios Geográficos Departamentales, specialized books, and congress proceedings; (2) Laboratories: GeoEduca (geographic education), Centro de Datos e Información Geográfica, Repositorio de Información Territorial del Perú, Demarcación Territorial, Ordenamiento Territorial, and Observatorio del Paisaje; (3) Educational/Tourist Products: Perú para ti tourist maps, Kit Cartográfico del Perú, geoeducational resources and activities; (4) Audiovisual: Documentary series 'Dando forma a la Nación'; (5) Academic Activities: Martes Geográficos, Jornulladas Geográficas, Congresses of Geography. This is not a unified software platform but rather a portfolio of institutional publications, laboratories, and services in geographic science.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GeoEduca: Laboratory dedicated to geographic education and territorial culture, directed at educators, students and youth.
• Laboratorio de Demarcación Territorial
• Laboratorio de Ordenamiento Territorial
• Observatorio del Paisaje
• Centro de Datos e Información Geográfica
• Dando forma a la Nación: La geografía de la administración

Products and services

• El Boletín de la Sociedad

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana (UNAP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Co-organized the conversatorio 'Retos y Oportunidades en la Amazonía' (Challenges and Opportunities in the Amazon) held in Iquitos, supporting academic and geographic research activities in the Peruvian Amazon region.
• Instituto Riva AgüerominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Collaborated with Instituto Riva Agüero to support the conversatorio on Amazon challenges and opportunities, providing academic and geographic expertise for the event.
• Universidad Nacional de CajamarcaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024Co-organization of the Geographic Day 'Impactos de la minería en el crecimiento y desarrollo urbano' (Mining Impacts on Urban Growth and Development) held on May 21 in the Grand Lecture Hall of Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca.
• MasterGISminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Served as official sponsor (auspiciador oficial) of MasterGIS's 9th anniversary, a leading educational platform in GIS and Earth Sciences, demonstrating support for geographic technology education initiatives.
• Colegio de Geógrafos del Perú (College of Geographers of Peru)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2023Framework agreement for reciprocal cooperation between the Colegio de Geógrafos del Perú and the Sociedad Geográfica de Lima, establishing collaboration in professional geographic development, academic activities, and geographic science promotion in Peru.
• Marina de Guerra del Perú (Peruvian Navy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2023Signed marco collaboration agreement (convenio marco de colaboración mutua) with the Peruvian Navy for joint geographic research, territorial studies, and maritime geographic documentation. This partnership supports the institution's mission of providing geographic expertise to state institutions.
• Universidad Nacional San Agustín de ArequipaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Co-organized geocaching activities and other geographic education activities during the XV National Geography Congress in Arequipa, combining efforts to promote geographic education.
• Universidad Católica de Santa MaríaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnered with Universidad Católica de Santa María for co-organized activities including geocaching during the XV National Geography Congress, supporting geographic education initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Real Sociedad Geográfica Española: Spain's national geographic society, founded in 1876. Directly comparable as a Spanish-language academic society focused on geographic science, territorial research, publications, and education, operating under similar membership and publishing models.
• Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística: Mexico's national geographic society, founded in 1833 and one of the oldest in the Americas. Directly comparable as a Latin American academic geographic society focused on territorial research, publications, and national territorial documentation.
• Sociedade Brasileira de Geografia: Brazil's national geographic society. Comparable Latin American academic geographic society with publication programs and territorial research focus, serving similar member and academic audiences in the region.

Broad incumbents

• American Geographical Society: US-based geographic society founded in 1851. Comparable as a long-running academic geographic society with publication programs, research, and education focus, but with substantially larger scale and broader international orientation.
• Royal Geographical Society: UK-based, founded 1830. A larger, well-resourced geographic society with comparable academic, educational, and publishing missions. Operates at greater scale with broader international reach but serves the same membership/research/education model.
• National Geographic Society: US-based global geographic organization with massive scale, focused on geographic education, research, exploration, and publications. Comparable in mission around geographic science and education but vastly larger in resources, audience, and digital reach.

Regional players

• Instituto Geográfico Nacional (Peru): Peruvian government agency producing official cartography, geographic data, and territorial information. Overlaps with the society's territorial information repository and cartographic publications, serving the same Peruvian government and academic customers.
• Colegio de Geógrafos del Perú: Peru's professional body for geographers, formally allied with the society via a 2023 framework agreement. Closely adjacent in mission around professional geographic development, regulation, and member services within Peru.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFXQm125H5reI1LqPnM1Nxw
• Facebookfacebook.com/socgeolima
• Instagraminstagram.com/sociedadgeograficadelima
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sociedad-geogr%C3%A1fica-de-lima

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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