El Nancito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Nancito
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Remedios |
| Area | |
| • Land | 35.4 km2 (13.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 607 |
| • Density | 17.1/km2 (44/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
El Nancito is a small community located in the country of Panama. It is part of the Chiriquí Province and is found within the Remedios District. El Nancito is known as a "corregimiento," which is a special type of local division in Panama.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is like a local administrative area in Panama. It is a division of a district, similar to how a town or a small county might be organized in other countries. Each corregimiento has its own local government.
Where is El Nancito Located?
El Nancito is situated in the western part of Panama. It belongs to the Chiriquí Province, which is known for its beautiful landscapes. Within Chiriquí, El Nancito is part of the Remedios District.
Land Area and Population
El Nancito covers a land area of about 35.4 square kilometers (about 13.7 square miles). In 2010, the total number of people living in El Nancito was 607. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 17 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in El Nancito has changed over the years.
- In 1990, the population was 786 people.
- By 2000, the population had decreased to 519 people.
- In 2010, the population increased slightly to 607 people.
