El Cacao, Panamá Oeste facts for kids
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El Cacao
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Corregimiento
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 El Cacao
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Capira |
| Area | |
| • Land | 177.1 km2 (68.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,951 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (70/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
El Cacao is a special type of area called a corregimiento in Panama. It is located in the Capira District within the Panamá Oeste Province. In 2010, about 4,951 people lived there.
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What is El Cacao?
El Cacao is a corregimiento. This is a type of local administrative division in Panama. Think of it like a small town or a group of villages that are managed together.
Where is El Cacao Located?
El Cacao is found in the western part of Panama. It is part of the Panamá Oeste Province. This province is west of the country's capital, Panama City.
Part of Capira District
El Cacao belongs to the Capira District. A district is like a larger county or region. Capira District is known for its natural beauty and rural areas.
How Many People Live in El Cacao?
The number of people living in El Cacao has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 4,042 residents.
- By 2000, the population grew to 4,387 people.
- In 2010, the population reached 4,951 people.
This shows a steady increase in the number of people calling El Cacao home.
How Big is El Cacao?
El Cacao covers an area of about 177.1 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a medium-sized city. However, El Cacao is likely more spread out, with a lower population density. This means there are fewer people per square kilometer compared to a big city.
Population Density
The population density of El Cacao is about 28 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how crowded an area is. A low density like this suggests that El Cacao has lots of open spaces and natural areas.
See Also
- In Spanish: El Cacao (Panamá Oeste) for kids
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