- Aguas Verdes District
Infobox District Peru
district =
image_size =
image_caption = The town ofAguas Verdes , capital of the district, as seen from the international bridge
cofarms = COA Aguas Verdes District in Zarumilla Province.png
region = Tumbes
province = Zarumilla
capital =
elevation = 7
hamlets =
ubigeo =
pop = 12,789 (2002 estimate)
density = 277.7
area = 46.06
founded = January 11, 1985
mayor =
web = www.muniaguasverdes.gob.peAguas Verdes is a district in the
Zarumilla Province of theTumbes Region in northwesternPeru . Its capital is the town ofAguas Verdes , which is on the banks of theZarumilla River .Located on the border withEcuador , Aguas Verdes serves as the largest internationalpoint of entry in Peru's northern border. This district is located right across the river from the Ecuadorian town ofHuaquillas .Officially established as a district on January 11, 1985, its current mayor is José Llatance Fernández.
Geography
The district has a total land area of 46.06 km². Its capital is located 7 meters above
sea level .Boundaries
* North and West:
Zarumilla District
* East:Huaquillas Canton (Ecuador )
* South:Papayal District Demographics
According to a 2002 estimate by the INEI, the district has 12,789 inhabitants and a population density of 277.7 persons/km². In 1999, there were 2,505 households in the district.
Towns and other settlements
*
Aguas Verdes
*Cuchareta Alta
*Cuchareta Baja
* El Canario
*El Salitral
*La Curva
*Loma Saavedra
*Nueva Esperanza
*Pocitos External links
* [http://www.muniaguasverdes.gob.pe Municipal web site] es icon
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