Boquerón, Chiriquí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boquerón
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Corregimiento
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 Boquerón
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Boquerón |
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| • Land | 39.9 km2 (15.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,881 |
| • Density | 97.2/km2 (252/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Boquerón is a small but important town located in the Chiriquí Province of Panama. It's known as a "corregimiento," which is like a local administrative area or district. Boquerón is also the main town, or "seat," of the Boquerón District. It's situated not too far from the famous Volcán Barú, which is the highest point in Panama!
About Boquerón
Boquerón is a special type of administrative area in Panama called a corregimiento. Think of it like a small county or a specific part of a larger district. It's part of the Boquerón District, which is found within the Chiriquí Province.
Where is Boquerón?
This town is located in the western part of Panama. It's in the Chiriquí Province, which is known for its beautiful landscapes. A very famous landmark nearby is Volcán Barú. This is an active volcano and the tallest mountain in all of Panama!
Land Area and Size
Boquerón covers a land area of about 39.9 square kilometers. To help you imagine this, it's roughly the size of 15 square miles. This area includes the town itself and the surrounding lands.
People and Population
The number of people living in Boquerón has grown over the years. In 1990, there were about 2,478 people. By 2000, this number increased to 3,065. The most recent count from 2010 showed a population of 3,881 residents.
This means that for every square kilometer of land, there were about 97 people living there in 2010. This gives us an idea of how many people live in a certain space.
