El Cacao, Los Santos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Cacao
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Los Santos |
| District | Tonosí |
| Area | |
| • Land | 92.3 km2 (35.6 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,049 |
| • Density | 11.4/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
El Cacao is a small area in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento. This is like a local district or a small town. El Cacao is located within the Tonosí District. The Tonosí District is part of the Los Santos Province.
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Where is El Cacao Located?
El Cacao is found in the southern part of Panama. It is in the Los Santos Province. This province is known for its beautiful coasts and rich history. The area is part of the Tonosí District, which is a larger administrative region.
How Many People Live There?
El Cacao is a small community. In 2010, the population was 1,049 people. This means just over one thousand people lived there.
The number of people living in El Cacao has changed over time:
- In 1990, there were 778 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 932 people.
- In 2010, it reached 1,049 people.
This shows that the population has been slowly growing over the years.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a type of local administrative division in Panama. Think of it like a small county or a specific neighborhood within a larger district. Each corregimiento has its own local government. This helps manage services for the people who live there.
Geography and Area
El Cacao covers an area of about 92.3 square kilometers. To help you imagine this, it's roughly the size of a small city. The population density is about 11.4 people per square kilometer. This means it's not a very crowded place. There is plenty of space for everyone.
See Also
In Spanish: El Cacao (Los Santos) para niños
