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District in Chiriquí Province, Panama From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barú District is a district (distrito) of Chiriquí Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 60,551.[1] The district covers a total area of 589 km². The capital lies at the city of Puerto Armuelles.[1]
Barú District | |
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Coordinates: 8°17′N 82°52′W | |
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Province | Chiriquí Province |
Capital | Puerto Armuelles |
Area | |
• Total | 227 sq mi (589 km2) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 60,551 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ETZ) |
Barú District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:
In 2001, a free zone area was approved called Zona Franca de Barú it aims to promote tourism and other businesses.[2][3][4] In 2010, a special economic zone was also created.[4]
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