Macaracas District
Macaracas District is a district (distrito) of Los Santos Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 9,137.[1] The district covers a total area of 504 km². The capital lies at the city of Macaracas.[1]
Macaracas District | |
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![]() ![]() Macaracas District Location of the district capital in Panama | |
Coordinates: 7°43′48″N 80°32′24″W | |
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Province | Los Santos Province |
Capital | Macaracas |
Area | |
• Total | 195 sq mi (504 km2) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 9,137 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ETZ) |
![](../I/m/Cocle_footed_bowl_Macaracas_style.jpg)
A Macaracas style Coclé bowl, from around 800-1000 AD. The background design is stingray spines.
The Macaracas style of Gran Coclé Precolumbian pottery was named for archaeological sites found in this District.
Administrative divisions
Macaracas District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:
- Macaracas (capital)
- Bahía Honda
- Bajos de Guera
- Corozal
- Chupa
- El Cedro
- Espino Amarillo
- La Mesa
- Llano de Piedra
- Las Palmas
- Mogollón
![](../I/m/Mapa_pol%C3%ADtico_de_Macaracas.svg.png)
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References
- "Districts of Panama". Statoids. Retrieved April 12, 2009.
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