Chumical facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chumical
Corregimiento
Country	Panama
Province	Herrera
District	Las Minas
Area
• Land	25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	665
• Density	26.6/km2 (69/sq mi)
	Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)

Chumical is a small community in Panama. It is located in the Herrera Province, within the Las Minas District. In Panama, places like Chumical are called corregimientos, which are like local administrative areas or divisions.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. Think of it like a small town or a specific area within a larger district. Each corregimiento has its own local government. This system helps manage different parts of the country.

Where is Chumical Located?

Chumical is found in the central part of Panama. It is in the Herrera Province, which is known for its farming and traditional culture. The specific area Chumical belongs to is the Las Minas District. This district is one of the seven districts that make up the Herrera Province.

Chumical's Population Over Time

Chumical is a small community with a changing population.

• In 1990, about 645 people lived there.
• By 2000, the population grew slightly to 699 people.
• In 2010, the number of people living in Chumical was recorded as 665.

This shows that the population has stayed around the same size over these years.

See also

• In Spanish: Chumical para niños