Time zone ETZ (UTC-5) Area 168 km² | Founded 1589 Population 3,489 (2000) | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind SE at 8 km/h, 71% Humidity | ||
Remedios District ([reˈmeðjos]) is a district (distrito) of Chiriquí Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 3,489.The district covers a total area of 168 km². The capital lies at the city of Remedios.
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History
Remedios District is one of the divisions that makes up the Province of Chiriqui, located in the Republic of Panama.
Chiriqui was first discovered in 1519 by Gaspar de Espinosa.
Considered the oldest populations of Chiriqui, was founded in 1589,(according to historians recognized Alberto Osorio, Ernesto Castillero and Ruben D. Carles) by Captain Martin Gutierrez, receiving the name of "Our Lady of Remedios". The location became an important commercial center for three reason:
1. Its proximity to the sea
2. For having the resources needed to manufacture timber vessels.
Remedios was the focus of evangelism of the Guaymi Indians of the area.
Administrative divisions
Remedios District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos: