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Atalaya
Corregimiento
Country  Panama
Province Veraguas
District Atalaya
Area
 • Land 47.6 km2 (18.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 4,924
 • Density 103.4/km2 (268/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Atalaya is a special kind of local area called a corregimiento in Panama. It is located in the Atalaya District, which is part of the Veraguas Province. Atalaya is also the main town or "seat" of the Atalaya District.

About Atalaya

Atalaya is an important place within its district. It serves as the central point for local government and activities. Think of it like the main town in a county or a parish.

Where is Atalaya?

Atalaya is found in the country of Panama. Panama is located in Central America, connecting North and South America. The Veraguas Province is in the western part of Panama.

How Many People Live There?

The number of people living in Atalaya has changed over time.

  • In 2010, about 4,924 people called Atalaya home.
  • Before that, in 2000, the population was 4,449 people.
  • Going back further, in 1990, there were 5,737 people living in Atalaya.

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See also

In Spanish: Atalaya (Veraguas) para niños

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