Chame, Panama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chame
Town and corregimiento
Chame Location in Panama
Country	Panama
Province	Panamá Oeste
District	Chame
Area
• Land	31.2 km2 (12.0 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,432
• Density	78.1/km2 (202/sq mi)
	Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)

Chame is a town located in the country of Panama. It is part of the Panamá Oeste Province and is the main town, or "seat," of the Chame District.

Chame: A Town in Panama

Chame is a small but important town in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative area in Panama. Think of it like a small county or a special district within a larger area.

Where is Chame Located?

Chame is found in the Panamá Oeste Province. This province is on the western side of Panama. The town itself is the central point for the Chame District. This means many important local government offices are located there.

What is a Corregimiento?

In Panama, a corregimiento is a division of a district. It's like a neighborhood or a small town with its own local government. Chame is both a town and a corregimiento. This helps organize how the area is managed.

How Many People Live in Chame?

The population of Chame has grown over the years. In 1990, about 1,822 people lived there. By 2000, the number increased to 2,195 residents. The most recent count from 2010 showed that 2,432 people called Chame home.

See also

• In Spanish: Chame para niños