El Empalme, Bocas del Toro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Empalme
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Corregimiento and town
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 El Empalme
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Bocas del Toro |
| District | Changuinola District |
| Established | April 30, 2003 |
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| • Land | 79.5 km2 (30.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,653 |
| • Density | 234.7/km2 (608/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (ETZ) |
El Empalme is a town located in Panama. It is part of the Bocas del Toro Province and is found within the Changuinola District. El Empalme is also a corregimiento, which is a type of local government area in Panama, similar to a small county or district.
About El Empalme
El Empalme was officially created on April 30, 2003. It covers a land area of about 79.5 square kilometers (around 30.7 square miles).
Population and Size
According to information from 2010, El Empalme had a population of 18,653 people. This means that about 234.7 people lived in each square kilometer of land. This number helps us understand how crowded or spread out the population is in the area.
Where is El Empalme?
El Empalme is located in the western part of Panama. It is part of the Bocas del Toro Province, which is known for its beautiful Caribbean coastline and islands. The town is within the Changuinola District, a region important for agriculture, especially banana plantations.
