Quebrada de Oro

The Brightness of Nature and History

Quebrada de Oro has 1,035 inhabitants in 2023 and covers an area of 61.2 km². Its average altitude is 252 m asl. Although not explicitly detailed in the data, the evocative name “Quebrada de Oro” (Creek of Gold) suggests a possible history of artisanal gold mining in the area, an activity that was significant in the Veraguas region since colonial times.

It is bordered by neighboring corregimientos such as Rodeo Viejo, Cativé, La Soledad, El Marañón and Calidonia, which places it in an interconnected geographical point within the district. The name “Quebrada de Oro” evokes a strong connection to the history of gold mining in the region, in line with the most extensive gold mining in Veraguas since colonial times.

This not only adds a layer of historical intrigue, but also suggests how natural resource wealth may have influenced settlement patterns and community development.