El Bongo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Bongo
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Bugaba |
| Established | March 7, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 41.9 km2 (16.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,448 |
| • Density | 34.6/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
El Bongo is a special kind of local area in Panama. It's called a corregimiento. You can find it in the Bugaba District, which is part of the Chiriquí Province.
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Discover El Bongo: A Panamanian Corregimiento
El Bongo is a small but important part of Panama. A corregimiento is like a local administrative area, similar to a small town or district. It helps organize local government and services for the people living there.
Where is El Bongo Located?
El Bongo is situated in the western part of Panama. It's specifically within the Bugaba District. This district is part of the larger Chiriquí Province. Chiriquí is known for its beautiful landscapes and agricultural areas.
People and Land in El Bongo
The land area of El Bongo is about 41.9 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly 16.2 square miles. In 2010, about 1,448 people called El Bongo home. This means the population density was around 34.6 people per square kilometer. This tells us how many people live in each part of the land. Back in 2000, the population was a bit smaller, with 1,406 residents.
How El Bongo Became Official
El Bongo officially became a corregimiento on March 7, 1997. This was made possible by a special law, Law 10. Later, other laws, Law 5 (January 19, 1998) and Law 69 (October 28, 1998), helped to further define and support its status. These laws are important because they establish how local areas are governed in Panama.
See also
- In Spanish: El Bongo para niños
