Pedasí, Los Santos
Pedasí | |
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Aerial image of Pedasí | |
Pedasí | |
| Coordinates: 7°32′N 80°2′W / 7.533°N 80.033°W | |
| Country | Panama |
| Province | Los Santos |
| District | Pedasí |
| Established | 1840 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 378.1 km2 (146.0 sq mi) |
| Population (1 July 2020) | |
• Total | 4,696 |
| • Density | 12.4/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| Climate | Aw |
Pedasí (Spanish pronunciation: [peðaˈsi]) is a town and corregimiento situated on the south-eastern tip of the Azuero Peninsula on Panama’s Pacific coast. It is the capital of Pedasí District in Los Santos Province. Its population as of 1990 was 1,494; its population as of 2000 was 1,830. It had a population of 2,410 as of 2010. As of 1 July 2020 the population had grown to 4,696.
| Year | Total Population |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1494 |
| 2000 | 1830 |
| 2010 | 2410 |
| 2020 | 4696 |
It is principally a fishing village.
Pedasí's town has two banks, a handful of restaurants, mini - supermarkets and small shops. The town is equipped with telephone and Internet service. Pedasí is known for lively annual carnivals, pristine beaches, and activities such as sport fishing, diving and surfing, as well as its proximity to several of Panama's national parks and preserves.
Pedasí town consists mainly of a central road (Avenida Central), a plaza (city center). About two blocks away are several nicely maintained civic buildings, surrounded by quiet, residential blocks.
With its quaint architecture and neatly laid-out streets, Pedasí is one of the main attractions of the Los Santos region.