Azuero
| Azuero | ||
 Satellite image of the Azuero Peninsula |
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| Coordinates | 7 ° 40 ′ N , 80 ° 35 ′ W | |
| Waters 1 | Gulf of Montijo | |
| Waters 2 | Gulf of Panama | |
| length | 100 km | |
| width | 90 km | |
| surface | 8th 000 km² | |
Azuero is a peninsula of Panama and extends into the Pacific Ocean .
In the east, the peninsula borders the Gulf of Panama . Azuero administratively forms three Panamanian provinces. The west coast belongs to Veraguas , the southeast is the province of Los Santos and the northeast is the province of Herrera .
Azuero is known for traditional festivals and customs. Economically, the region is characterized by tourism on the coasts as well as agriculture (mainly maize) and cattle breeding in the interior.