Amador, Panama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amador
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | La Chorrera |
| Area | |
| • Land | 131.1 km2 (50.6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,996 |
| • Density | 22.9/km2 (59/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Amador is a small but interesting area in Panama. It is located in the Panamá Oeste Province and is part of the La Chorrera District. Amador is known as a "corregimiento," which is a type of local administrative division in Panama.
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Amador: A Part of Panama
Amador is one of the many places that make up the country of Panama. It's a specific area with its own local government. Thinking of it like a neighborhood or a small town helps understand its role.
Where is Amador Located?
Amador is found in the western part of Panama. It belongs to the Panamá Oeste Province, which is one of Panama's ten provinces. Inside this province, Amador is part of the La Chorrera District. This district is a larger area that includes several corregimientos like Amador.
How Many People Live in Amador?
The number of people living in Amador has grown over the years.
- In 1990, about 1,925 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population increased to 2,675.
- In 2010, the population reached 2,996 people.
This shows that more and more people have chosen to live in Amador over time. The land area of Amador is about 131.1 square kilometers. This means it has a population density of about 22.9 people per square kilometer.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a special kind of administrative area in Panama. It's like a local division within a larger district. Each corregimiento has its own local leader and helps manage the area. This system helps organize the country into smaller, easier-to-govern parts.
See also
In Spanish: Amador (Panamá Oeste) para niños
