Chiguirí Arriba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chiguirí Arriba
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Corregimiento
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 Chiguirí Arriba
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Coclé |
| District | Penonomé |
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| • Land | 202.9 km2 (78.3 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 10,018 |
| • Density | 49.4/km2 (128/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Chiguirí Arriba is a special kind of area called a corregimiento in the country of Panama. It is located within the Penonomé District in the Coclé Province.
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What is Chiguirí Arriba?
Chiguirí Arriba is a specific type of administrative division in Panama. Think of it like a town or a local area with its own local government. It helps organize the country into smaller, easier-to-manage parts.
Where is Chiguirí Arriba Located?
Chiguirí Arriba is found in the central part of Panama. It's part of the Coclé Province, which is one of Panama's ten provinces. Within Coclé, it belongs to the Penonomé District. This district is known for its natural beauty and agricultural areas.
How Many People Live There?
A lot of people call Chiguirí Arriba home! In 2010, the population was 10,018 people. This number has grown over the years. In 1990, about 7,459 people lived there, and by 2000, the population had increased to 8,581. This shows that more and more families are choosing to live in this corregimiento.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a basic local government unit in Panama. It's like a small county or a large neighborhood. Each corregimiento has its own local leader and helps manage things like public services and community projects for the people living there. It's an important part of how Panama is organized.
