Aguas Verdes District

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Aguas Verdes
District
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The town of Aguas Verdes, capital of the district, as seen from the international bridge
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Coat of arms
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Location of Aguas Verdes District in the Zarumilla province
Country Flag of Peru.svg  Peru
Region Tumbes
Province Zarumilla
FoundedJanuary 11, 1985
Area
 • Total
46.06 km2 (17.78 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2002 est.)
 • Total
12,789
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (PET)
Website muniaguasverdes.gob.pe

Aguas Verdes is a district in the Zarumilla Province of the Tumbes Region in northwestern Peru. Its capital is the town of Aguas Verdes, which is on the banks of the Zarumilla River. Located on the border with Ecuador, Aguas Verdes serves as the largest international point of entry in Peru's northern border. This district is located right across the river from the Ecuadorian town of Huaquillas.

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Officially established as a district on January 11, 1985, its current mayor is José Llatance Fernández.

Geography

The district has a total land area of 46.06 km2. Its capital is located 7 meters above sea level.

Boundaries

Demographics

According to a 2002 estimate by the INEI, the district has 12,789 inhabitants and a population density of 277.7 persons/km2. In 1999, there were 2,505 households in the district.

Towns and other settlements

References

    3°28′55″S80°14′44″W / 3.4819°S 80.2456°W / -3.4819; -80.2456


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