Aguas Verdes is a district in the Zarumilla Province of the Tumbes Region in northwestern Peru. Its capital is the town of Aguas Verdes, which is on the banks of the Zarumilla River. Located on the border with Ecuador, Aguas Verdes serves as the largest international point of entry in Peru's northern border. This district is located right across the river from the Ecuadorian town of Huaquillas.

Aguas Verdes
District
The town of Aguas Verdes, capital of the district, as seen from the international bridge
Coat of arms
Location of Aguas Verdes District in the Zarumilla province
Country	Peru
Region	Tumbes
Province	Zarumilla
Founded	January 11, 1985
Area
• Total	46.06 km2 (17.78 sq mi)
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Population  (2002 est.)
• Total	12,789
• Density	280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
Website	muniaguasverdes.gob.pe

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

References

External links

• Municipal web site (in Spanish)

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