Calobre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calobre
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Corregimiento
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 Calobre
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Calobre |
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| • Land | 84.8 km2 (32.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,514 |
| • Density | 29.7/km2 (77/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Calobre is a town located in the Veraguas Province of Panama. It is an important place because it serves as the main center, or "seat," for the Calobre District. In Panama, a "corregimiento" is a type of local division, similar to a small county or parish. Calobre is one such corregimiento.
About Calobre
Calobre is a community where people live and work. As of 2010, about 2,514 people called Calobre home. This makes it a smaller town, but it plays a key role in its district.
Location and Surroundings
Calobre is found in the central part of Panama, within the Veraguas Province. The area around Calobre is known for its natural beauty. You can find interesting places like thermal springs, which are natural hot water pools. There are also rivers, like the San Juan River, and beautiful waterfalls. The landscape includes plains, which are flat areas of land.
What is a Corregimiento?
In Panama, a corregimiento is one of the smallest administrative divisions. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town area that has its own local government. Calobre is both a town and the name of its corregimiento. This helps organize the local population and services.
See also
In Spanish: Calobre para niños
