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Province Of Veraguas
Veraguas () is a province of Panama, located in the centre-west of the country. The capital is the city of Santiago de Veraguas. It is the only Panamanian province to border both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It covers an area of 10,587.6 km² and in 2019 it had an estimated population of 247,644. History Veraguas was originally inhabited by the Veraguas culture. Veraguas was explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage. He tried to establish the first colony in the new Spanish mainland but failed due to resistance from Indigenous peoples. Diego de Nicuesa also tried to establish a colony and failed, which made him create a colony to fight against the Indigenous population, which he named Nombre de Dios. Its capital, Santiago de Veraguas, was founded about 1636. It is said that its name comes from the indigenous word "Veracua" or "Viragua", though other theories abound. It is the only province in Panama with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacif ...
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Provinces Of Panama
Panama is divided into ten provinces ( es, provincias) and four provincial-level indigenous regions (Spanish: ''comarca A ''comarca'' (, or , or ) is a traditional region or local administrative division found in Portugal, Spain and some of their former colonies, like Brazil, Nicaragua, and Panama. The term is derived from the term ''marca'', meaning a "march, ...s indígenas'', often shortened to ''comarcas''). There are also two indigenous regions within provinces that are considered equivalent to a ''corregimiento'' (municipality). Provinces Indigenous regions (''comarcas indígenas'') Provincial level Corregimiento-level See also * ISO 3166-2:PA * List of provinces and indigenous regions of Panama by Human Development Index References {{DEFAULTSORT:Provinces Of Panama Subdivisions of Panama Panama, Provinces Panama 1 Provinces, Panama Panama geography-related lists ...
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Corregimientos Of Panama
In Panama, a corregimiento is a subdivision of a district, which in turn is a subdivision of a province A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or sovereign state, state. The term derives from the ancient Roman ''Roman province, provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire .... It is the smallest administrative division level in the country; which is further subdivided into populated places/centres. As of 2012, Panama is subdivided into a total of 693 corregimientos, since several of these were created in the province of Bocas del Toro and the indigenous region (''comarca indígena'') of Ngäbe-Buglé.L ...
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Atalaya, Veraguas
Atalaya is a corregimiento in Atalaya District, Veraguas Province, Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America. It is bordered by Co ... with a population of 4,924 as of 2010. It is the seat of Atalaya District. Its population as of 1990 was 5,737; its population as of 2000 was 4,449. References Corregimientos of Veraguas Province {{Veraguas-geo-stub ...
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Soná District
Soná District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2010 Panamanian census was 27,833; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 29,774.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 1,519 km². The capital lies at the city of Soná. It also hosts the Soná Football Club 1835. The mayor of the city is Aristides Ortiz Arosemena. The city is referenced in Prison Break based on a local urban legend of an "underground prison". Administrative divisions Soná District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * Soná * Bahía Honda * Calidonia * Cativé * El Marañón * Guarumal * La Soledad * Quebrada de Oro *Río Grande The Rio Grande ( and ), known in Mexico as the Río Bravo del Norte or simply the Río Bravo, is one of the principal rivers (along with the Colorado River) in the southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The length ...
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Santiago District, Veraguas
Santiago District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 74,679; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 129,821.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 971 km². The capital lies at the city of Santiago de Veraguas. Primary industries include lead for 2H pencils and spoon handles. Administrative divisions Santiago District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * Santiago Apóstol de Veraguas * La Colorada * La Peña * La Raya de Santa María * Ponuga * San Pedro del Espino * Canto del Llano * Los Algarrobos * Carlos Santana Ávila * Edwin Fábrega * San Martín de Porres *Urracá Urracá or Ubarragá Maniá Tigrí (d. 1531) was an Ngäbe Amerindian chieftain or cacique in the region of present-day Panama who fought effectively against the Spanish conquistadors. The Spaniards captured Urracá when he met them to discuss ...
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Santa Fe District
Santa Fe is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 12,890; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 17,341.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district, which lies in the north of the province and comprises its entire Caribbean coastal area, covers a total area of 1,920 km². The capital lies at the town of Santa Fe. Santa Fe is known throughout Panamá for its orchids. There is an orchid exposition every August. The Artisan Market in the Cabecera de Santa Fe makes and sells classic Panamá hats that are more durable and cheaper than hats found elsewhere in Panamá. In addition to the hats the artisan market also sells handmade indigenous style dresses for women and girls. These dresses are characterized by bright colors and geometric patterns. History The area to the north of the town Santa Fe was a gold mining region from the beginning of Spanish colonisation (and has remained so t ...
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San Francisco District, Panama
San Francisco District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2010 Panamanian census was 9,881; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 10,536.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 437 km². The capital lies at the town of San Francisco San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th .... Administrative divisions San Francisco District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * San Francisco de la Montaña * Corral Falso * Los Hatillos * Remance * San Juan * San José References Districts of Panama Veraguas Province {{Veraguas-geo-stub ...
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Río De Jesús District
Río de Jesús District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America. It is bordered by Co .... The population according to the 2000 census was 5,256; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 5,501.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 302 km2. The capital lies at the town of Río de Jesús. Administrative divisions Río de Jesús District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * La Ermita de Río de Jesús * Catorce de Noviembre * Las Huacas * Los Castillos * Utira * Nuevo San Juan (created in 2012) References Districts of Panama Veraguas Province {{Veraguas-geo-stub ...
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Montijo District
Montijo District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 12,211; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 7,060.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 780 km². It includes all of the offshore islands of Coiba National Park, the largest of which are Coiba and Jicarón. The capital lies at the town of Montijo. The district includes the Gulf of Montijo A gulf is a large inlet from the ocean into the landmass, typically with a narrower opening than a bay, but that is not observable in all geographic areas so named. The term gulf was traditionally used for large highly-indented navigable bodies ... and the islands in it. Administrative divisions Montijo District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * Montijo * Isla Gobernadora * La Garceana * Leones * Pilón * Cébaco * Costa Hermosa * Unión del Norte References Exter ...
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Mariato District
Created in 2001, Mariato District is a district (''distrito'') in the southeastern corner of Veraguas Province in Panama. The district seat is the town of Llano del Catival, also known simply as Mariato. Geographically, the district totaling comprises the west-facing coast of the Azuero peninsula fronting the Gulf of Montijo. It shares the peninsula with Los Santos and Herrera Province, separated by a crest of low mountains, the Macizo de Azuero. The highest peak is Cerro Hoya () in the far south. Punta Mariato at the southern tip of the district also holds the title as the southernmost point of North America. Mariato is thinly populated with only 5,564 residents (2019 official estimate), dispersed over 149 settlements. The district seat, Llano del Catival, is the largest population center with 2,490 people (2010), accounting for 43% of the entire district. Administrative divisions Mariato District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * Ma ...
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Las Palmas District
Las Palmas District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 17,924; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 18,493.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 1,015 km². The capital lies at the town of Las Palmas. Administrative divisions Las Palmas District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': *Las Palmas * Cerro de Casa * Corozal * El María * El Prado * El Rincón *Lolá Lolá is a corregimiento in Las Palmas District, Veraguas Province, Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part ... * Pixvae * Puerto Vidal * Zapotillo * San Martín de Porres * Viguí * Manuel Encarnación Amador Terreros (created in 2012) References Districts of Panama Veraguas Province {{Veraguas-geo-stub ...
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La Mesa District
La Mesa District is a district (''distrito'') of Veraguas Province in Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America. It is bordered by Co .... The population according to the 2000 census was 11,746; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 12,052.Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, Panama. The district covers a total area of 511 km2. The capital lies at the town of La Mesa. Administrative divisions La Mesa District is divided administratively into the following '' corregimientos'': * La Mesa * Bisvalles * Boró * Llano Grande * San Bartolo * Los Milagros * El Higo References Districts of Panama Veraguas Province {{Veraguas-geo-stub ...
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