The detailed analysis of the district of Chitré, in its economic, social and cultural aspects, is determinant for the establishment of public policies that contribute to the economic and social development through the execution of efficient and effective projects. The degree of permeability of growth and economic development achieved by the district can also be measured against national development.

This historic district is a pole of attraction for the surrounding communities, due to the fact that this district has the largest urban development of the Azuero Peninsula and especially in the sector of public and private services, in this sense, is the main And special interest, since provincial development is closely linked to district development. On the other hand, although the statistical data provided by the Population Census show the potential of a people who do not succumb to the onslaught of globalization and show progress in housing tenure and quality of life; It is also evident that many problems persist, such as ground floors, lack of latrines and drinking water. It is noteworthy the low population growth and the constant migration of young Chitreans outside the province.

The agricultural sector continues to be hit not only by the problems inherent in a changing climate and poor performance of already deteriorated and eroded lands, but also by the lack of organization of the population to deal with these problems. The environmental threat a key role in the future development of the district of Chitré, the lack of water as a source of life, due to drought and environmental pollution, products of the inadequate disposal of solid waste are unavoidable, the population must Organize themselves according to their priorities and the environment one of them.