Chiriquí Grande facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chiriquí Grande
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Corregimiento and town
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 Chiriquí Grande
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Bocas del Toro |
| Established | March 7, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 26.9 km2 (10.4 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 1,232 |
| • Density | 45.8/km2 (119/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Chiriquí Grande is a town in Panama. It is located in the Bocas del Toro Province. This town is special because it sits right on the Caribbean Sea. It is also the main town of the Chiriquí Grande District.
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What is Chiriquí Grande?
Chiriquí Grande is a corregimiento. This is like a small administrative area or district in Panama. It is also the main town, or "seat," of the Chiriquí Grande District.
The town is found in the Bocas del Toro Province in Panama. It is on the southern shore of a large body of water called Chiriquí Lagoon. This lagoon is part of the Caribbean Sea.
Location and Importance
Chiriquí Grande is very important because of its location. It has a port that helps move goods across Panama. This port is the northern end of the Trans-Panama pipeline.
The Trans-Panama Pipeline
The Trans-Panama pipeline is a big pipe that carries oil. It runs all the way across Panama. Oil arrives at the port in Chiriquí Grande from ships. Then, it travels through the pipeline to the Pacific Ocean side of Panama. This makes Chiriquí Grande a key spot for moving oil.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Chiriquí Grande has changed over the years.
- In 1990, about 7,637 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population was around 2,069 people.
- In 2010, the population was 3,014 people.
The land area of Chiriquí Grande is about 58.8 square kilometers (22.7 square miles). In 2010, this meant there were about 51.2 people living in each square kilometer.
