Cerro Viejo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cerro Viejo
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Tolé |
| Area | |
| • Land | 59.5 km2 (23.0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,768 |
| • Density | 29.7/km2 (77/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Cerro Viejo is a community in the country of Panama. It is located in the Chiriquí Province, within the Tolé District. Cerro Viejo is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative area in Panama, similar to a small town or a group of villages.
About Cerro Viejo
Cerro Viejo covers a land area of about 59.5 square kilometers (about 23 square miles). This area is roughly the size of a medium-sized city. It is a place where people live and work, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Chiriquí Province.
Population Over Time
In 2010, the population of Cerro Viejo was 1,768 people. This number helps us understand how many people lived there at that time.
The population has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 2,923 people living in Cerro Viejo.
- By 2000, the population had decreased to 1,709 people.
- In 2010, it slightly increased to 1,768 people.
This shows that the number of people living in Cerro Viejo has varied.
Population Density
Population density tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. For Cerro Viejo, the population density in 2010 was about 29.7 people per square kilometer (about 76.9 people per square mile). This means that, on average, nearly 30 people lived in each square kilometer of land. This is considered a fairly low population density, suggesting that the area has a lot of open space.
Location in Panama
Cerro Viejo is situated in the western part of Panama. The Chiriquí Province is known for its diverse landscapes, including mountains, rivers, and coastal areas. The Tolé District is one of the districts within this province. Understanding its location helps us imagine what life might be like in this Panamanian community.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Viejo (Chiriquí) para niños
