[1] The district covers a total area of 589 km².

The capital lies at the city of Puerto Armuelles.

[1] Barú District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos: In 2001, a free zone area was approved called Zona Franca de Barú it aims to promote tourism and other businesses.

[2][3][4] In 2010, a special economic zone was also created.

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