Cocle

Cocléis aprovinceof centralPanamaon the nation's southern coast. The sub-capital is the city ofPenonomé. This province was created by the Act of September 12, 1855 with the title of Department of Coclé during the presidency of Dr. Justo de Arosemena. It became a province, Decretory Number 190, on October 20, 1985. Coclé is primarily an agricultural area, with sugar and tomatoes as major crops. The province has a number of well-known beaches, such asSanta Clara, Farallon andRio Hato, and tourist activity has increased in recent years. It has a population of 233,708 (2010).