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'''Almirante''' is a city in the ] of the Republic of ]. Its name is Spanish for ]. '''Almirante''' is the head city of ] of the ] in the Republic of ]. Its name is Spanish for ].


==Tourist Use== ==History==
Almirante was built by the ] at the beginning of the 20th century as a port for its banana exports, the area consisted of landfills on swamps; host UFCO main offices until the year 1970.
For travelers, Almirante is mainly used as a jumping off point for land travel to other cities on the mainland, ] or to ]. An approximately 30-minute ] ride from ], which usually costs $5.00, will land persons in Almirante. From the water taxi dock, it's only a few minute taxi ride to the bus stop known as "el cruce." There are taxis waiting both at the water taxi dock, and at "el cruce".
Its first settlers were mostly black Jamaicans and the Lesser Antilles who moved to work on the banana plantations in the early 1900s.
Due to the importance of the port of Almirante, it also attracted Chinese, Hindu and Jewish merchants in the early 1950s; Since 2002, a massive migration of Chinese entered the entire province, so it is normal to see them in their businesses.
Almirante was hit by a strong ] on April 22, 1991, wooden houses were mostly destroyed, so the Government decided to build new houses on the outskirts.


== Geography ==
There 2 bus terminals, one located in the center of the town, where you can take ] buses that can take you to Guabito. The second station is located in the outskirt of the town known as "el cruce", there you can take ] and ] buses.
Almirante has a land area of {{convert|95.4|sqkm|sqmi}} and average altitude of 15 meters; and it´s
surrounded by the Ambrossian Bight with calm waters.


==Demographics==
There are direct buses available from Almirante to ] and ], as well as private shuttle services to ]. Additionally shuttle services exist between ] and ] passing through Almirante.
Population of 12,731 as of 2010, giving it a population density of {{convert|133.5|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=inec/> Its population as of 1990 was 11,584; its population as of 2000 was 12,430.<ref name=inec/><br />
Since Bocas del Toro Province has a vast indigenous population, they also migrated to Almirante replacing blacks as the major ethnic group.<br />
Spoken languages are: English, Spanish, native indigenous languages and '']''.


==Locations==
Almirante is popular with tourists going between ] and ]. When traveling by land, tourists coming from or going to Costa Rica must clear ''both'' Costa Rican customs in ] ''and'' Panamanian customs in ].
* '''Wards:''' Barriada Aeropuerto, Barriada Guaymí, Barriada San Agustín, Barrio Francés, Las Golondrinas, Las Vegas, Media Milla, Una Milla y Zegla.
* '''Villages:''' Milla 3, Milla 5, Miraflores, Nuevo Paraíso, Ojo de Agua and Río Oeste.
* '''Interest sites''': Port of Almirante, "Sea Wall" area, Cincuentenario Park, Catholic Church, ] Church and Ojo de Agua mountain village.
As result of the creation of the District of Almirante in 2015, neighborhoods and nearby communities were combined to form new ] of the district.


== Economic activity ==
==Town==
Currently the main economic activities are agricultural: cocoa crops, bananas and livestock; operations in the Port of Almirante have been reduced to a minimum, causing many to move to Panama City or mining projects in ] in search of new job sources.
Central Almirante most popular wards are: Una Milla ("One Mile"), Zegla, Barrio Frances ("Patua Town"), Aeropuerto, Media Milla, Tampico, Bda. San Agustin, Las Golondrinas.
<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bolat |first1=Alex |title=Artificial Turf Las Vegas |url=https://rocknblocklandscape.com/ |access-date=22 October 2022}}</ref>
In 2010, a ] plant operated by ] was built in the mountainous area of Almirante District, which has little impact on the city's economy.


==Transportation==
Surrounding communities are: Milla 3, Miraflores, Ojo de Agua, Rio Oeste and Milla 5.
=== Roads ===
Main roads around the city:
* Almirante - Changuinola
* Almirante - Rambala
* Almirante - Las Millas - Changuinola (former railway)
* Almirante - Ojo de Agua - Charco de la Pava Way


=== Ports ===
Point of Interests in town are: Port of Almirante, Sea Wall area, Central Park, Catholic Church, Anglican Church and Ojo de Agua area.
* Port Almirante (operated by ] Panamá).
* Port of Almirante (Ferry dock for ]).
* Water taxis stations (3).


=== Bus terminals ===
Almirante is also surrounded by a beautiful Ambrossian Bight, with calm waters.
* Sincotavecop Terminal (located in the center of the city, for buses to ] and nearby communities).
* Tranceibosa Terminal (located on the outskirts of the city, in the area known as "El Cruce"), for buses to ] and ].


For travelers, Almirante is mainly a jumping-off point for land travel to other cities on the mainland, ] or ]. It is an approximately 30-minute ] ride from ].
Almirante was struck by a powerful ] in April 22, 1991, in those days wood houses were common construction and most of them were torn down. Because of this government decided to built new residences outside Almirante.
private shuttle services to ]. Additionally shuttle services exist between ] and ] passing through Almirante.


==People== === Railways ===
The United Fruit Company and later Chiquita operated a now-abandoned ] that transported bananas between Changuonola plantations and Port Almirante.<ref>{{cite book|title=International Banking Directory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1s8oAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA806|year=1922|publisher=Bankers Publishing Company|page=806}}</ref>
Almirante town was basically built by ], as a port for their bananas exportations.

Almirante first settlers mostly are black descendants from Jamaica and smaller Antilles, that moved inland for the banana plantations early 1900s.

Due to the importance of Port Almirante, attracted Chinese, Hindi and Jewish businessmen to the town, as minority. After 2002 a massive Chinese migration entered all Bocas del Toro province, so it's normal to see them around.

Since Bocas del Toro has a vast indigenous population, they also migrated to Almirante town, replacing blacks as major group.
In Almirante English is spoken, Spanish, native indigenous languages and '']''.

Almirante people mostly depends from Port Almirante activities, government employees and AES hydroelectric plant located close to Ojo de Agua.

Due to the lack of operations by the port, many have moved to Panama City looking for new opportunities.


==Sports== ==Sports==
=== Venues ===
Even the town is small, has several sports facilities, specially concrete basketball courts in Una Milla, Zegla, Barrio Frances, one artificial turf soccer field by Barrio Frances, and the most important Myrick Stadium for baseball and softball.
* Basketball court in Una Milla, (roofed).
* Soccer pitch in Barrio Francés, (artificial turf)
* Soccer pitch in Miraflores, (artificial turf)
* Soccer pitch in Nuevo Paraiso, (artificial turf)
* Baseball Stadium ''Myric'', (natural grass, ongoing reconstruction<ref> Centralamericadata.com {{in lang|es}}</ref>).


=== Sports figures ===
Major sport figure: baseball player ] reached ] level.<ref name=frommers>Frommer's Panama (2E, 2009), ISBN 978-0-470-37183-1.</ref>
* ], former professional baseball player.
* ], was a former professional baseball player.
] uniform.]]
* ], was a former professional baseball player.


==Transportation== ==References==
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Besides the water-taxi service to Bocas del Toro, Almirante has the Port of Almirante as a commercial shipping port for fruit export.


==External links==
From 1905 until exactly 100 years later, the United Fruit Company operated a bi-national ] system in Almirante, with Almirante as its southern terminus. The railway also connects to northeastern Costa Rica. After the railway's abandonment, a number of rolling stock and ] locomotives are stored in an engine shed near the port.
*{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} &ndash; World-Gazetteer.com

==References==
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* &ndash; World-Gazetteer.com


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Corregimiento and town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama
Almirante
Corregimiento and town
Almirante is located in PanamaAlmiranteAlmirante
Coordinates: 9°18′N 82°24′W / 9.300°N 82.400°W / 9.300; -82.400
Country Panama
ProvinceBocas del Toro Province
DistrictChanguinola
Area
 • Land95.4 km (36.8 sq mi)
Population
 • Total12,731
 • Density133.5/km (346/sq mi)
 Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)

Almirante is the head city of Almirante District of the Bocas del Toro Province in the Republic of Panama. Its name is Spanish for admiral.

History

Almirante was built by the United Fruit Company at the beginning of the 20th century as a port for its banana exports, the area consisted of landfills on swamps; host UFCO main offices until the year 1970. Its first settlers were mostly black Jamaicans and the Lesser Antilles who moved to work on the banana plantations in the early 1900s. Due to the importance of the port of Almirante, it also attracted Chinese, Hindu and Jewish merchants in the early 1950s; Since 2002, a massive migration of Chinese entered the entire province, so it is normal to see them in their businesses. Almirante was hit by a strong earthquake on April 22, 1991, wooden houses were mostly destroyed, so the Government decided to build new houses on the outskirts.

Geography

Almirante has a land area of 95.4 square kilometres (36.8 sq mi) and average altitude of 15 meters; and it´s surrounded by the Ambrossian Bight with calm waters.

Demographics

Population of 12,731 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 133.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (346/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 11,584; its population as of 2000 was 12,430.
Since Bocas del Toro Province has a vast indigenous population, they also migrated to Almirante replacing blacks as the major ethnic group.
Spoken languages are: English, Spanish, native indigenous languages and Guari-Guari.

Locations

  • Wards: Barriada Aeropuerto, Barriada Guaymí, Barriada San Agustín, Barrio Francés, Las Golondrinas, Las Vegas, Media Milla, Una Milla y Zegla.
  • Villages: Milla 3, Milla 5, Miraflores, Nuevo Paraíso, Ojo de Agua and Río Oeste.
  • Interest sites: Port of Almirante, "Sea Wall" area, Cincuentenario Park, Catholic Church, Anglican Church and Ojo de Agua mountain village.

As result of the creation of the District of Almirante in 2015, neighborhoods and nearby communities were combined to form new corregimientos of the district.

Economic activity

Currently the main economic activities are agricultural: cocoa crops, bananas and livestock; operations in the Port of Almirante have been reduced to a minimum, causing many to move to Panama City or mining projects in Coclé Province in search of new job sources. In 2010, a hydroelectric plant operated by AES was built in the mountainous area of Almirante District, which has little impact on the city's economy.

Transportation

Roads

Main roads around the city:

  • Almirante - Changuinola
  • Almirante - Rambala
  • Almirante - Las Millas - Changuinola (former railway)
  • Almirante - Ojo de Agua - Charco de la Pava Way

Ports

  • Port Almirante (operated by Chiquita Panamá).
  • Port of Almirante (Ferry dock for Colón Island).
  • Water taxis stations (3).

Bus terminals

  • Sincotavecop Terminal (located in the center of the city, for buses to Changuinola and nearby communities).
  • Tranceibosa Terminal (located on the outskirts of the city, in the area known as "El Cruce"), for buses to Panama City and David.

For travelers, Almirante is mainly a jumping-off point for land travel to other cities on the mainland, Panama or Costa Rica. It is an approximately 30-minute water taxi ride from Colón Island. private shuttle services to Boquete. Additionally shuttle services exist between Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Bocas del Toro passing through Almirante.

Railways

The United Fruit Company and later Chiquita operated a now-abandoned narrow gauge railway that transported bananas between Changuonola plantations and Port Almirante.

Sports

Venues

  • Basketball court in Una Milla, (roofed).
  • Soccer pitch in Barrio Francés, (artificial turf)
  • Soccer pitch in Miraflores, (artificial turf)
  • Soccer pitch in Nuevo Paraiso, (artificial turf)
  • Baseball Stadium Myric, (natural grass, ongoing reconstruction).

Sports figures

Ruthford "Chico" Salmon waering Baltimore Orioles uniform.

References

  1. ^ "Cuadro 11 (Superficie, población y densidad de población en la República...)" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Table 11 (Area, population, and population density in the Republic...) (.xls). In "Resultados Finales Básicos" [Basic Final Results] (in Spanish). National Institute of Statistics and Census of Panama. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  2. Bolat, Alex. "Artificial Turf Las Vegas". Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  3. International Banking Directory. Bankers Publishing Company. 1922. p. 806.
  4. Construcción de estadio de béisbol por $5 millones Centralamericadata.com (in Spanish)

External links

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