Capira facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Capira
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Town and corregimiento
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 Capira
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Capira |
| Area | |
| • Land | 45.6 km2 (17.6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,181 |
| • Density | 113.5/km2 (294/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Capira is a lively town located in the country of Panama. It is also known as a corregimiento, which is like a local district or division within a larger area. Capira is the main town, or "seat," of the Capira District. It is part of the Panamá Oeste Province.
What is Capira?
Capira is both a town and a special kind of local division called a corregimiento. Think of a corregimiento as a small administrative area, similar to a township or a parish in other countries. It helps manage local services and communities.
Location and Geography
Capira is found in the Panamá Oeste Province of Panama. This province is located in the western part of the country. The town itself covers an area of about 45.6 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 4,560 football fields!
Population Over Time
Capira has been growing steadily over the years.
- In 1990, about 3,606 people lived in Capira.
- By 2000, the population had grown to 4,553 people.
- In 2010, the most recent official count showed that 5,181 people called Capira home.
This growth shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this interesting Panamanian town.
