Founded 1671 Time zone EST (UTC−5) Population 8,945 (2010) | Elevation 42 m (138 ft) Area 7.5 km² Local time Sunday 8:02 PM | |
Weather 28°C, Wind N at 16 km/h, 70% Humidity | ||
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Las Tablas ([las ˈta.βlas]) is the capital of the Panamanian province of Los Santos, with a population of 8,945 as of 2010. It is located a few kilometres inland from the Gulf of Panama on the Azuero Peninsula. Las Tablas is a recognised national centre of Panamanian folk: Art, music, gastronomy, architecture, culture and literature. The only Panamanian president to serve three terms, Belisario Porras, was from Las Tablas.
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Map of Las Tablas, Panama
It is known for a lively yearly Carnival, in which the city splits into two competing factions, "Calle Arriba" (Uptown, literally "Street Above") and "Calle Abajo" (Downtown / Street Below), both centred on two streets of the same name. Each faction will have a carnival queen, a parade, fireworks, music, a decorated plaza, food stands, presentations, concerts, surveys, games, contests, etc., all attempting to overpower the other faction's efforts.
Etymology
According to folklore, the town takes its name, which translates as "The Boards", from planks of wood salvaged from a Spanish ship used to construct the first houses in the town. The ship had run aground on the coast near the city's future location after fleeing Panama City before the arrival of Henry Morgan.