Cerro de Patena facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cerro de Patena
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Comarca Indígena | Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca |
| District | Besikó |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Cerro de Patena is a special type of area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located within the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca, which is a unique region in the country.
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What is Cerro de Patena?
Cerro de Patena is a small administrative area in Panama. Think of it like a local district or a small town area. It's part of a larger region called a "comarca."
Where is Cerro de Patena Located?
Cerro de Patena is found in the country of Panama. Panama is a country in Central America, famous for the Panama Canal. This corregimiento is specifically located within the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca.
Understanding the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca
The Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca is a special kind of territory in Panama. It's an "Indigenous Comarca," which means it's a region set aside for the Ngäbe and Buglé Indigenous peoples. These areas help protect their culture, traditions, and way of life. It's like a special homeland for them.
Part of Besikó District
Within the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca, Cerro de Patena is part of the Besikó District. A district is another way Panama organizes its land, usually made up of several corregimientos.
Time Zone
People in Cerro de Patena follow the Eastern Standard Time (EST). This means their clocks are usually 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC−5).
