The capital of Coclé is Penonomé, so named after the legend of an Indian chief called Nomé. He was killed by the Spanish there and the name stems from the phrase "Aquí Penó Nomé" or "here Nomé suffered". Coclé is one of the central provinces and comprises the districts of Aguadulce, Natá, Olá, La Pintada, Penonomé and Antón. The principal economic activity is cattle and handicraft such as hats, purses, etc. In La Pintada, coffee is grown, and Aguadulce has extensive shrimp farms. In Antón, livestock and rice crops are the main activities. The population is approximately 202,500 people. The people of Coclé are proud of their cultural heritage and are conscious of regional solidarity.