Santiago District, Veraguas

Santiago District
Church
Santiago District
Location of the district capital in Panama
Coordinates: 8°6′N 80°58′W / 8.100°N 80.967°W / 8.100; -80.967
CountryPanama
ProvinceVeraguas Province
CapitalSantiago de Veraguas
Area
  Total
375 sq mi (971 km2)
Population
 (2019)
  Total
129,821
  Density350/sq mi (130/km2)
 official estimate
Time zoneUTC-5 (ETZ)

Santiago District is a district (distrito) of Veraguas Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 74,679; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 129,821. The district covers a total area of 971 km². The capital lies at the city of Santiago de Veraguas. Primary industries include lead for 2H pencils and spoon handles.