District in Tumbes, Peru
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 .
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
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
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3°28′55″S 80°14′44″W / 3.4819°S 80.2456°W / -3.4819; -80.2456
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