Parita District is a district (distrito) of Herrera Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 8,827.[1] The district covers a total area of 364 km². The capital lies at the city of Parita.[1]
Parita District | |
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  Parita District Location of the district capital in Panama | |
| Coordinates: 8°0′0″N 80°30′36″W / 8.00000°N 80.51000°W | |
| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Herrera Province |
| Capital | Parita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 141 sq mi (364 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 8,827 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ETZ) |
Administrative divisions
editParita District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:
- Parita (capital)
- Cabuya
- Los Castillos
- Llano de la Cruz
- París
- Portobelillo
- Potuga
References
edit- ^ a b "Districts of Panama". Statoids. Retrieved April 12, 2009.
8°0′0″N 80°30′36″W / 8.00000°N 80.51000°W