Alto Boquete facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alto Boquete
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Corregimiento
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 Alto Boquete
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Boquete |
| Established | July 29, 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 89.4 km2 (34.5 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 6,290 |
| • Density | 70.4/km2 (182/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Alto Boquete is a special kind of area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the Boquete District, which is part of the Chiriquí Province. Think of a corregimiento like a local town or a small administrative area within a larger district.
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Where is Alto Boquete?
Alto Boquete is found in the country of Panama. It's in the western part of Panama, within the Chiriquí Province. This province is known for its beautiful mountains and coffee farms.
How Big is Alto Boquete?
Alto Boquete covers a land area of about 89.4 square kilometers (which is about 34.5 square miles). In 2010, about 6,290 people lived there. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 70 people.
When Was Alto Boquete Established?
Alto Boquete was officially created on July 29, 1998. It became a corregimiento due to a change in the law. Before that, in the year 2000, its population was smaller, with 3,891 people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Alto Boquete para niños
