Santiago District, Veraguas
District in Veraguas Province, Panama
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Santiago District is a district (distrito) of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 74,679;[2] the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 129,821.[1] The district covers a total area of 971 km2 (375 sq mi). The capital lies at the city of Santiago de Veraguas.[2] Primary industries include lead for 2H pencils and spoon handles.
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  Santiago District Location of the district capital in Panama | |
| Coordinates: 8°6′N 80°58′W | |
| Country | Panama |
| Province | Veraguas Province |
| Capital | Santiago de Veraguas |
| Area | |
• Total | 375 sq mi (971 km2) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 129,821 |
| • Density | 346/sq mi (134/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (ETZ) |
Administrative divisions
Santiago District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:
- Santiago Apóstol de Veraguas
- La Colorada
- La Peña
- La Raya de Santa María
- Ponuga
- San Pedro del Espino
- Canto del Llano
- Los Algarrobos
- Carlos Santana Ávila
- Edwin Fábrega
- San Martín de Porres
- Urracá
- La Soledad
- Rincón Largo
- El Llanito