El Rincón, Veraguas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Rincón
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Las Palmas |
| Area | |
| • Land | 82.7 km2 (31.9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,574 |
| • Density | 31.1/km2 (81/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
El Rincón is a place in Panama, a country in Central America. It's a type of administrative area called a corregimiento. Think of it like a small town or a local district. El Rincón is located within the Las Palmas District, which is part of the Veraguas Province.
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What is El Rincón?
El Rincón is one of the many corregimientos that make up Panama. A corregimiento is the smallest administrative division in the country. It's similar to a ward, a parish, or a small municipality in other parts of the world. Each corregimiento has its own local government and helps manage the area.
Where is El Rincón Located?
El Rincón is found in the western part of Panama. It's part of the Veraguas Province, which is known for its diverse landscapes. This province stretches from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. El Rincón is specifically located within the Las Palmas District, which is one of the many districts in Veraguas.
Size and Area
The land area of El Rincón is about 82.7 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city. This area includes all the land within its borders.
People of El Rincón
The number of people living in El Rincón has changed over the years. This is called its population. Counting the population helps governments understand how communities are growing.
Population Over Time
- In 1990, the population of El Rincón was 2,118 people.
- By 2000, it had grown slightly to 2,441 people.
- In 2010, the most recent count, the population was 2,574 people.
This shows a steady, but not very fast, increase in the number of residents over two decades.
Population Density
Population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. For El Rincón, the population density in 2010 was about 31.1 people per square kilometer. This means it's not a very crowded place. Many areas in Panama are much more densely populated.
