Potrerillos Arriba Explained

Official Name:Potrerillos Arriba
Pushpin Map:Panama
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Panama
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Chiriquí
Population As Of:2008
Population Total:1 165
Coordinates:8.68°N -82.5°W

Potrerillos Arriba is a town in the Chiriquí province of Panama. The name "Potrerillos" means "Little Pastures," and is derived from the numerous stone walls built by the indigenous population several centuries ago. The walls were constructed through forced labor under the direction of Spanish settlers to form pastures for the settlers' cattle. The area of Potrerillos is divided into two towns, Potrerillos Arriba and Potrerillos Abajo, with Arriba and Abajo meaning "upper" and "lower," respectively. Both towns are near the city of David and the mountain Volcán Barú.

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