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El Hato
Corregimiento
Country  Panama
Province Los Santos
District Guararé
Established July 29, 1998
Area
 • Land 24 km2 (9 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 374
 • Density 15.6/km2 (40/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

El Hato is a small area or corregimiento located in Guararé District, within the Los Santos Province of Panama. It's a quiet place where people live and work.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is like a small local division or a type of district in Panama. Think of it as a specific neighborhood or community area within a larger district. Each corregimiento has its own local government and helps manage the area.

Where is El Hato Located?

El Hato is found in the southern part of Panama, in a region called the Los Santos Province. This province is known for its beautiful landscapes and cultural traditions. El Hato is specifically part of the Guararé District, which is one of the districts within Los Santos.

How Many People Live in El Hato?

According to records from 2010, the total population of El Hato was 374 people. This means it's a small community. A few years earlier, in 2000, the population was slightly higher at 416 people.

When Was El Hato Created?

El Hato officially became a corregimiento on July 29, 1998. This happened because of a special law called Law 58. This law helped to properly establish and define the area as its own local division.

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