Arraiján facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arraiján
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City and corregimiento
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 Arraiján
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Arraiján |
| Area | |
| • Land | 65.5 km2 (25.3 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 41,041 |
| • Density | 626.8/km2 (1,623/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Arraiján is a city located in Panama. It is also a special type of area called a corregimiento. Arraiján is found within the Arraiján District, which is part of the Panamá Oeste Province.
In 2010, the city of Arraiján had a population of 41,041 people. It is an important place because it is the main town, or "seat," of the Arraiján District. The population has changed over the years. In 1990, about 24,665 people lived there. By 2000, the population grew to 64,772.
What is Arraiján?
Arraiján is both a city and a corregimiento. A corregimiento is like a local administrative area in Panama. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small town area within a larger district.
Where is Arraiján located?
Arraiján is in the country of Panama. It's specifically in the Panamá Oeste Province. This province is on the western side of the Panama Canal.
How many people live in Arraiján?
The number of people living in Arraiján has changed over time.
- In 1990, there were 24,665 residents.
- By 2000, the population grew to 64,772 people.
- In 2010, the population was recorded as 41,041.
See also
In Spanish: Arraiján (corregimiento) para niños
