Achiote, Colón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Achiote
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Corregimiento
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 Achiote
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Colón |
| District | Chagres |
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| • Land | 40.3 km2 (15.6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 771 |
| • Density | 19.1/km2 (49/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Achiote is a small place in Panama. It is a type of local area called a corregimiento. You can find Achiote in the Chagres District. This district is part of the Colón Province. In 2010, about 771 people lived there.
What is Achiote?
Achiote is a corregimiento. A corregimiento is like a small town or a specific part of a larger city. It is a local administrative division in Panama. This means it is a way the country divides its land. It helps with local government and services.
Where is Achiote located?
Achiote is in the Chagres District. This district is in the Colón Province. Colón Province is on the Caribbean coast of Panama. Panama is a country in Central America. It is famous for the Panama Canal. The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Population over time
The number of people living in Achiote has changed a little. In 1990, there were 755 people. By 2000, the population was 784. In 2010, it was 771 people. This shows that the population has stayed quite steady over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Achiote (Colón) para niños
