Otoque Island Explained

Otoque Island
Local Name:Isla de Otoque
Coordinates:8.6°N -115°W
Map:Panama
Area Km2:2.66
Population:130
Population As Of:2000
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country:Panama
Country Admin Divisions:Panamá
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:District
Country Admin Divisions 1:Taboga

Otoque is an island located in the Gulf of Panama, within the Taboga District. It has an area of 2.66 km². At the time of the 2000 census, the population was 130. The island was originally inhabited by indigenous groups led by the chiefs Careta, Tatalao, and Estivá, who fought against the Spanish conquerors. There are two towns, located at opposite sides of the island. These form the corregimientos of Otoque Oriente and Otoque West. The island's economy is based on fishing and subsistence agriculture.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Otoque. La Prensa (Panamá). 2011-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20091213210859/http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2002/07/21/hoy/revista/638546.html. 2009-12-13. dead.