Chimán facts for kids
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Chimán
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Corregimiento
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 Chimán
Location in Panamá Province
Chimán
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá |
| District | Chimán |
| Area | |
| • Land | 281 km2 (108 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,205 |
| • Density | 4.3/km2 (11/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Chimán is a small town located in Panama. It is part of the Chimán District within the Panamá Province. In Panama, a "corregimiento" is like a local administrative area, similar to a township or a small county. Chimán is the main town, or "seat," of its district.
About Chimán
Chimán is home to a community of people in Panama. As of 2010, about 1,205 people lived there. The population has changed over the years. For example, in 1990, there were more people, around 2,221. By 2000, the number had decreased to 1,334, and then to 1,205 in 2010.
Where is Chimán?
Chimán is located in the eastern part of the Panamá Province. This province is one of the ten provinces that make up the country of Panama. The town is situated on the Pacific coast, which means it is near the ocean.
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