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The provinces of Panama and some of the comarcas are divided into districts (distrito). The district are further divided into corregimientos of Panama.
More than 50% of the country's population resides in the districts of Panama, San Miguelito, Arraijan, Chorrera, and Colon. [1]
Bocas del Toro (Spanish pronunciation:[ˈbokasðelˈtoɾo]; meaning "Mouths of the Bull") is a province of Panama. Its area is 4,643.9 square kilometers, comprising the mainland and nine main islands. The province consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Bahía Almirante, Chiriquí Lagoon, and adjacent mainland. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro on Isla Colón. Other major cities or towns include Almirante and Changuinola. The province has a population of 159,228 as of 2023.
Chiriquí is a province of Panama located on the western coast; it is the second most developed province in the country, after the Panamá Province. Its capital is the city of David. It has a total area of 6,490.9 km2, with a population of 471,071 as of the year 2023. The province of Chiriquí is bordered to the north by the province of Bocas del Toro, to the west by Costa Rica, to the east by the province of Veraguas, and to the south by the Pacific Ocean, specifically the Gulf of Chiriquí.
Panama is a province of Panama. It is the location of the national capital Panama City, which also serves as the provincial capital. The governor of the province is Mayín Correa, appointed by President José Raul Mulino.
Herrera is a province in Panama. Named after General Tomás Herrera, the province was founded on January 18, 1915 from a division of the Los Santos province. The capital city of Herrera is Chitré, which is located near the province's coastline. Herrera is bordered on the north by the provinces of Veraguas and Coclé, on the south by the province of Los Santos, on the east by Golfo de Parita and the province of Los Santos, and on the west by the province of Veraguas.
Barú District is a district (distrito) of Chiriquí Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 60,551. The district covers a total area of 589 km². The capital lies at the city of Puerto Armuelles.
San Miguelito is a city and district (distrito) of Panamá Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 293,745; the latest official estimate is 375,409. The district covers an area of 50.1 km². San Miguelito district is completely enclaved within Panama District and it is included in the Panama City Metropolitan Area.
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 is 10,536. The district covers a total area of 437 km2. The capital lies at the town of San Francisco.
Arraiján is the district (distrito) of West Panamá Province in Panama. The territory lies west of the Panama Canal bordering Panama City. The population according to the 2000 census was 149,918; the latest official estimate is 296,188, with many suburban communities for commuting workers of Panama City. The district covers a total area of 418 km². The district seat is Arraiján city.
Balboa is an island district (distrito) of Panamá Province in Panama, covering the offshore Pearl Islands lying in the Gulf of Panama southeast of Panama City. The population according to the 2000 census was 2,336; the latest official estimate is 3,332. The district covers a total area of 333 km2. The capital lies at the town of San Miguel.
Capira is a district (distrito) of West Panamá Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 33,110; the latest official estimate is 47,244. The district covers a total area of 978 km2. The capital is the city of Capira.
Chame is a district (distrito) of Panamá Oeste Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 19,625; the latest official estimate is 31,373. The district covers a total area of 377 km2. The capital lies at the city of Chame.
Chimán is a district (distrito) of Panamá Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 4,086; the latest official estimate is 3,531. The district covers a total area of 1,046 km². The capital lies at the town of Chimán.
Panamá is a district (distrito) of Panamá Province in Panama. The population according to the 2010 census was 880,691; the latest official estimate is 1,183,333. The district covers a total area of 2,031 km2. The district seat is Panama City.
San Carlos is a district (distrito) of West Panamá Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 15,541; the latest official estimate is 24,001. The district covers a total area of 338 km².
Atalaya District is a district (distrito) of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 8,916; the latest official estimate ia 11,321. The district covers a total area of 156 km2. The capital lies at the town of Atalaya.
Calobre District is a district (distrito) of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 12,184; the latest official estimate ia 12,159. The district covers a total area of 806 km2. The capital lies at the town of Calobre.
La Mesa District is a district (distrito) of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 11,746; the latest official estimate is 12,052. The district covers a total area of 511 km2. The capital lies at the town of La Mesa.
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 is 7,060. 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 and the islands in it.
Río de Jesús District is a district (distrito) of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 5,256; the latest official estimate is 5,501. The district covers a total area of 302 km2. The capital lies at the town of Río de Jesús.
Panamá Oeste is the newest province in Panama.
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