Parita District is a district (distrito) of Herrera Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 8,827.[1] The district covers a total area of 364 km². The capital lies at the city of Parita.[1]

Parita District
Parita District is located in Panama
Parita District
Parita District
Location of the district capital in Panama
Coordinates: 8°0′0″N 80°30′36″W / 8.00000°N 80.51000°W / 8.00000; -80.51000
Country Panama
ProvinceHerrera Province
CapitalParita
Area
 • Total141 sq mi (364 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total8,827
Time zoneUTC-5 (ETZ)

Administrative divisions

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Parita District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Districts of Panama". Statoids. Retrieved April 12, 2009.

8°0′0″N 80°30′36″W / 8.00000°N 80.51000°W / 8.00000; -80.51000