Barú District
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  Barú District Location of the district capital in Panama | |
| Coordinates: 8°17′N 82°52′W / 8.283°N 82.867°W / 8.283; -82.867 | |
| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Capital | Puerto Armuelles |
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| • Total | 227 sq mi (589 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60,551 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ETZ) |
Barú District is a district (distrito) of Chiriquí ProvinceinPanama. The population according to the 2000 census was 60,551.[1] The district covers a total area of 589 km². The capital lies at the city of Puerto Armuelles.[1]
Barú District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:
In 2001, a free zone area was approved called Zona Franca de Barú it aims to promote tourism and other businesses.[2][3][4] In 2010, a special economic zone was also created.[4]
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| Bocas del Toro Province |
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| Chiriquí Province |
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| Coclé Province |
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| Colón Province |
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| Darién Province |
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| Herrera Province |
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| Los Santos Province |
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| Panamá Province |
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| Veraguas Province |
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| West Panamá Province |
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