Remedios District () 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 km
2. The capital lies at the city of
Remedios.
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.
3. Joins Santiago from Veraguas and Alanje
Alanje is a corregimiento in Alanje District, Chiriquí Province, Panama
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(Previously known as Chiriqui).
Remedios was the focus of
evangelism
In Christianity, evangelism (or witnessing) is the act of preaching the gospel with the intention of sharing the message and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christians who specialize in evangelism are often known as evangelists, whether they are i ...
of the
Guaymi Indians of the area.
See also
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Central America
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Isthmus of Panama
The Isthmus of Panama ( es, Istmo de Panamá), also historically known as the Isthmus of Darien (), is the narrow strip of land that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, linking North and South America. It contains the country ...
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Indigenous peoples of the Americas
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Projectile point
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Barriles
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Conquistador
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Spanish Empire
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Virgin of Los Remedios
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Panama
Administrative divisions
Remedios District is divided administratively into the following ''
corregimientos'':
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Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (capital)
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El Nancito
El Nancito is a corregimiento in Remedios District, Chiriquí Province, Panama
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El Porvenir
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El Puerto
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Santa Lucía
References
Districts of Panama
Chiriquí Province
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