Bahía Azul, Panama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bahía Azul
Corregimiento
Country	Panama
Comarca Indígena	Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca
District	Kusapín
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)

Bahía Azul is a small area in the country of Panama. It is known as a corregimiento. This means it's like a local district or a small town area.

Bahía Azul is located within the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca. This is a special region in Panama. It is home to the Ngäbe and Buglé Indigenous peoples.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small administrative area. Panama is divided into many of these corregimientos. They help organize the country's different communities.

Each corregimiento has its own local government. This government helps manage daily life for the people living there. They handle things like local services and community needs.

The Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca

The Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca is a large, special territory. It was created to protect the culture and land of the Ngäbe and Buglé Indigenous groups. These groups are two of the largest Indigenous populations in Panama.

The Comarca has its own unique laws and traditions. These are based on the customs of the Ngäbe and Buglé peoples. It is a place where their heritage is preserved and celebrated.

Life in the Comarca is often connected to nature. Many people live in small villages. They rely on farming, fishing, and traditional crafts. The landscape includes mountains, forests, and rivers.

Location in Kusapín District

Bahía Azul is part of the Kusapín District. This district is one of the areas within the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca. Kusapín is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

Many communities in this region are not easy to reach by road. This means people often travel by boat or on foot. This helps keep the natural environment well-preserved.

See also

• Panama
• Indigenous peoples of Panama
• Geography of Panama

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